Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for CNC machining operations. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, optimal machine utilization, and adherence to quality standards. The engineer will collaborate closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and support new product introductions.

Key responsibilities include recommending and documenting changes to improve quality, throughput, and safety; training operators; and communicating updates to management. The engineer will also support tracking and achieving OEE goals, drive World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program savings, and manage capital projects - either scoped by management or initiated independently.

The ideal candidate will conduct business with a customer-centric mindset, demonstrate a strong commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, and possess the technical expertise to drive projects to completion.

Customer Centricity

+ Identifies customer needs with respect to cost, quality, and efficiency.

+ Provides leadership within areas of responsibility and mentors others at the site (engineers, technicians).

+ Communicates with internal customers, suppliers, and team members effectively.

+ Analyzes processes using data, drills down to relevant root causes, and implements effective corrective actions.

+ Provides leadership for corrective actions and process implementation.

+ Able to understand (internal) customers' fundamental needs and is solution-oriented. Has good communication and influencing skills.

+ Ability to communicate effectively to peers, superiors, and subordinates.

Leadership & Problem Solving

+ Train and mentor operators in areas of expertise.

+ Technical leadership; ability to mentor and coach other engineers, technicians, and hourly operators.

+ Demonstrated troubleshooting skills as it relates to production equipment.

+ Performs root cause analysis and project scoping with team members.

+ Able to solve problems with sustainable solutions.

World Class Manufacturing

+ Identifies and implements innovative ideas for cost savings and growth, which align with the site's "must-win battles."

+ Leads 5S activities for areas of responsibility.

+ Contributes to Manufacturing 4.0 strategy.

Project Management

+ Scopes & manages projects on time and on budget.

+ Designs are sound and provide projected payback.

+ Develops robust documentation to sustain process improvements and consistency.

+ Trains others to a high level of competency.

+ Is proactive and acts quickly. Listens to the views of others to come to a common decision.

+ Openness to new ideas & changes, and to try new things.

+ Collaborates well with others, promotes and practices networking. Learns from the experiences.

EHS Commitment

+ Strong commitment to EHS.

+ Identifies opportunities for risk reduction.

+ Engages employees to implement effective solutions.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Technical Degree is required -
- + Master's Degree:
Technical Degree, or equivalent is preferred

+ 3-5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering experience is required
- -or 3+ years' experience with a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering-
- + Lean Manufacturing Processes; 5S, Kaizen, etc., is preferred -
- + Demonstrates understanding and responds proactively with a sense of urgency to customer needs.

+ Solution-focused with leadership ability to drive projects to completion.

- + Engages appropriate personnel to ensure effective implementation is required -
- + Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and applications is required -
- + Proficiency in CNC Machining -- Mill & Lathes, Tooling Design, Programming, Solid Works, and AutoCAD is required -
- + Knowledge of IATF 16949, AS 9100, and ISO 14001 standards and their practical application is preferred -
- + Problem-solving, project scoping & project management skills are required

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of "U.S. Person" at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

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