Process development engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary

The position is responsible for initiating, developing, implementing, and maintaining production processes in conjunction with production personnel.- The position will help define process parameters and offer the engineering support that will allow manufacturing to meet established product specifications, quality standards, productivity objectives, lead times and safety standards.- The engineer will identify and pursue projects which require experience and judgment to deal with a variety of variables.-

JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

Improve production efficiency and enhance profitability through the application of World Class Manufacturing principles using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools.

Implement Cost savings Projects arrived through data driven losses in Material, Downtime and Waste.

Provide hands-on assistance to Operators and Manufacturing personnel on the production floor to identity opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.

Plan, devise, design, and participate in the completion of capital and non-capital projects in any technical area of the plant.- Improve manufacturing capability, process control, product quality, and fixed or variable costs.

Lead, direct, develop, and train personnel on new processes, equipment, and procedures as required while maintaining existing process documentation. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Provides general technical support and leadership to the plant supervisory and hourly employees.

Write project reports and make oral presentations of work progress to articulate and convey project developments to all appropriate supervisory, management, and manufacturing personnel.

Maintain technical competence and keep informed on new developments in materials, process technology, and product applications to ensure that the most appropriate methods and materials are used.

Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and governmental guidelines, rules, and regulations pertaining to health, safety, and environmental issues.

Assist with Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations for losses in productivity and machine downtimes.

Perform risk assessments and assist with creating and updating job safety analysis. Conduct weekly SMAT Audits.

Participate in Incident and Near Miss investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.

Support of the product line providing production management and technical support to both the internal and external customer base

Supports all ISA (Internal System Audits) activity.

Participate in the plant’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives.

Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and governmental guidelines, rules, and regulations pertaining to proper business controls, legal and EHS issues.

Responsibility for projects that are typically significant assignments within the annual plant objectives and may involve new products or processes and / or expansion of capabilities. Considerable ingenuity and the ability to work independently would be expected.

Responsibilities will require detailed follow through from start to finish on assigned projects to include complete project ownership. This may require some weekend work from time to time to accommodate for production schedules.

May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred).

Training and demonstrated understanding of statistical methods especially relating to SPC and Six Sigma principles.

Previous experience with process optimization

Experience with new process implementation in a production environment

Ability to diagnose and prioritize opportunities in areas of savings, throughput improvement, and yield improvement.

Must be able to design experiments and provide statistical analysis of those trials as to effectiveness.

The incumbent may supervise small groups of non-exempt technicians or group leaders and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers, group leaders, and operators.

Strong computer skills, excellent time management, analytical, flexible in adapting to changing situations and business conditions. -

High skill and comfort level with Auto cad, Excel, PowerPoint, and-Word

Ability to function and safely perform tasks in a fast-paced continuous process environment.

2-5 years’ experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment.

Willing to learn and grow from current experienced engineers, operators, maintenance craftsman and manufacturing employees.

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $79,500 to $123,400 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $87,450 to $135,740.

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.-

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance

Healthcare Saving 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

Commuter Benefits

Group Legal

Identity Theft Protection

Auto and Home Insurance

Pet Insurance and Discounts

Back-up Child & Elder Care

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Why Work for Us?

• Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products,-CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.- www.certainteed.com

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.