Process Wcm - Lean Engineer H/F Saint Gobain

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

What's the job?

The Process/WCM Engineer is responsible for driving optimization and improvement initiatives at the Orange, CT Omniseal Solutions plant. The primary focus of this position is to analyze manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for increased efficiency, and implement solutions that enhance product quality, consistency, and throughput. The role involves thorough documentation of processes and changes, as well as conducting root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence.

As part of the Engineering Team, the incumbent provides technical expertise and change management support to achieve site objectives. The Process Engineer develops and maintains process control strategies and standards, ensuring clear and efficient communication with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, tool room, facilities, finance, customer service, and cross-functional agile teams.

In addition to process engineering responsibilities, the position supports World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program activities as needed. This includes participating in focused improvement projects, assisting with WCM training, and providing guidance on WCM tools and methodologies to plant teams. WCM responsibilities include:

Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement projects.
Train small groups on the WCM philosophy and tools
Develop process control strategies and standards to improve operational efficiency
Assist the plant in the identification and prioritization of cost deployment projects.
As a WCM Subject Matter Expert and Business Partner, provide training, support, and direction to plant teams as appropriate to help them identify, analyze, and solve operational problems.
Mentor colleagues to take ownership & use the WCM tools/methods in their daily work.
Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) relative to the WCM program and report cumulative progress
Serves as a 5S Plant Champion and supports 5S throughout the facility.
Supporting site WCM pillars as required (the site currently has an active People pillar and EHS pillar)

Essential Functions:

Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program activities as needed, including participation in focused improvement projects, assisting with WCM training, and providing guidance on WCM tools and methodologies to plant teams. Mentor colleagues to take ownership & use the WCM tools/methods in their daily work.
Develop and maintain process control strategies and standards to support consistent and reliable manufacturing operations. Thoroughly document all process changes, improvements, and findings to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer across teams. Conduct clear delegation and project hand off to ensure sustainable change is created.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement in efficiency, product quality, consistency, and throughput. Implement solutions based on data-driven analysis, including Six Sigma and statistical process control methods, to minimize defects and waste.
Conduct root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence, using structured problem-solving methodologies.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

What do you bring?

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. Master degree preferred
4+ years' experience working in an Engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated technical judgment/accomplishments, project leadership, team collaboration and oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of and at least 2 years' experience with WCM / Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Demonstrated positive communication and business acumen
Demonstrated results solving organizational challenges.
Proven track record of project development and management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills
Strong Solid Works/AutoCAD skills for designing tools and fixtures
Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with codes and legal regulations.
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and applications
Strong teaching and mentoring skills.