Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is the world’s leading producer of engineered high performance polymer products
 for virtually every industry around the globe, including automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, chemical, food, 
beverage, airline, truck manufacturing, appliances, construction, and microelectronics.

Backed by a proud heritage of product innovation, technological expertise and market leadership, Saint-Gobain 
Performance Plastics is dedicated to working with our customers to solve today’s application issues and to meet
 the challenges that lie ahead. With over 55 locations in 17 countries, we are positioned to provide innovative
 products and comprehensive services no matter where our customers are located.

Saint-Gobain’s tradition of excellence goes back more than 300 years when it was established near Paris, France 
in 1665. Today, Saint-Gobain is one of the world’s top 100 industrial corporations and a leader in a wide array
 of engineered materials. Saint-Gobain employs over 170,000 employees in over 45 countries.

Process Engineer - Hoosick Falls, NY
To apply please send your resume for review. No agencies or recruiters please.
E-mail resume to kathryn.m.spidle@saint-gobain.com
Fax to (518) 686-4598
 
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is the world’s leading producer of engineered high performance polymer products for virtually every industry around the globe, including automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, chemical, food, beverage, airline, truck manufacturing, appliances, construction, and microelectronics.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or local policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required. A commitment to carrying out the Company’s Policies is required. An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees.

Work Experience: Two to four years in a manufacturing environment. Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Education Requirements: BS in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of plastics industry preferred and Extruded PTFE.

Summary and Principal Area of Responsibility: Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following; other duties may be assigned):

• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.

• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.

• Respond to manufacturing problems in a timely manner to maintain and support production.

• Evaluate effectiveness of tooling and equipment used to manufacture current products and make recommendations for improvement.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel to solve daily problems and establish safeguards to minimize their occurrence.

• Provide assistance and technical support to Product Development Engineering on various projects.

• Provide technical support on processing and process capabilities to Customer Service, Sales and Quality Assurance.

• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.

• Be able to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

Technical Skills: Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) as well as internet and other computer based systems.

To apply please send your resume for review. No agencies or recruiters please.
E-mail resume to kathryn.m.spidle@saint-gobain.com
Fax to (518) 686-4598