About this opportunity
Saint-Gobain Group lists this Manufacturing Engineer III opportunity in norcross, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
For the Norcross and Conyers manufacturing facilities, the Manufacturing Engineer III is the primary technical authority for manufacturing processes, capex project lifecycle, and digital manufacturing systems. The role operates with a high level of independence to align technical solutions with business needs, improve operational performance, and support scalable, data driven manufacturing process improvements across both sites. The position is accountable for ensuring manufacturing systems meet safety, quality, and business requirements to deliver a solution our customers expect.
Safety
Lead, promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring strict adherence to all company safety policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments and actively participate in incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Data-Driven Analysis
Collect and analyze data from current production performance against established baselines and apply appropriate corrective action to improve processes. Apply statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and other statistical tools to establish new production baselines.
Advanced Manufacturing
Lead the plant into the next phase of I4.0 progression. Working closely with the Central I4.0 team to identify, plan and execute a phased approach to advance the operations technological data collection.
Capex Leadership
Ownership of the Capital Expense budget ~$2M annually; support the development, execution, tracking & reporting of Capex projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Communicate Capex-related decisions effectively to cross functional departments and leaders within the business unit and central support teams.
New Product Development
Partner and support the development, trialing, testing, material validation and SOP development required to bring new products to market. Manage quote requests and provide accurate manufacturing costs to Project Management/Customer Solutions, Estimating and Planning teams (tooling, fixture design, materials & machinery).
Continuous Improvement
Lead and support Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen events, and problem-solving workshops, ensuring chronic losses are addressed through standardized methods
Coach and mentor pillar leaders and improvement teams, elevating technical capability, driving consistent application of WCM tools, and building a strong multisite problem-solving culture.
Champion the use of performance tracking tools (e.g., Project Tracker, dashboards) to ensure cross-plant transparency and data driven decision making. Establish consistent metrics definitions, review cadence, and governance processes across departments.
Process Documentation
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, Planning and Precon teams to develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and routings for accurate costing and scheduling. Develops, maintains and trains standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Is this job for you ?
Education
Bachelor's degree Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Material Science, Mechatronics-
Experience
Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment 7+ Yrs
Metal fabrication: forming, bending, cutting, punching, etc. 5+ Yrs
Demonstrated Project Mgmt. skills- 5+ Yrs
Lean / WCM experience 5+ Yrs (6 sigma Green/Black Belt)
AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3+ Yrs
License/Certification Time Frame
Project Management Certification 2 years
Other (Knowledge of coding languages, interpersonal skills, etc.)
Knowledge of SAP or other ERP system- Preferred
MES Software functional development / rollout experience-
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments
Flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication- strong collaboration skills
A little more about us
At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, "Making the World a Better Home."
Legal Statement
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.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at (emailprotected) .
Benefits in joining us
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
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