The COE – Center of Excellence - Process Leader is responsible for developing and improving processes for thermoplastic materials for new and existing applications. They are part of the global Advanced Manufacturing Team and will collaborate with the Technical Team and operations teams to ensure that these processes meet customer and industry specifications, are on time, and on budget. The COE Process Leader coordinates with the technical team during the design phase to determine the optimal processing methods for new and current materials. They will evaluate new processing methods as well as optimize the methods currently in place in our production facilities. The COE Process Engineer will conduct initial trials as well as support the scale-up and commercialization of new products and processes at our sites. - **Additional Responsibilities Include** **:** + Utilizes Polymer Process know-how on traditional and emerging technologies to select and develop new processes or adapt existing processes with clear volume and unit cost targets and ROI in mind. + Leverage material and process experts’ scientific knowledge on advanced Thermoplastic compounds + Establish benchmarks and perform regular techno watch and is up to date on new equipment and emerging technologies. Understand capabilities, advantages and limitations of processes and equipment. + Provides project leadership to associates and colleagues at the interface between Technical Team and Operations. + Develop Thermoplastic Process competency under the guidance of Technical Platform, Advanced Manufacturing and Operational Leaders. + May have managerial responsibilities of Technician, Process Engineers or Interns for execution of large-scale projects such as Must Win Battles or New Product Development. + Develops parameters for new processes and works with manufacturing engineering to optimize current ones. + Work closely with technical and quality teams to ensure products meet the required specifications. + Involved in technical evaluations of vendors and equipment. + Support Product Manager, commercial team and others with technical and economic recommendations for the implementation of new processes, methods, and equipment. + Runs experiments and tests to aid in the development of processing systems. + Collaborate with Process/Manufacturing Engineering in reviewing customer special requirements and generating appropriate processes and methods to successfully accommodate and implement in the manufacturing environment. + Provides technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs. **Desired Qualifications:** Bachelors Degree (Engineering Discipline) - Required Masters Degree (Engineering Discipline) - Required **Desired Experience:** 5+ Years experience in Manufacturing and/or Development environment in a technical role - Required 5+ Years experience in Thermoplastic material processing (IM, Extrusion, etc.) - Required 1+ Year experience in Project Management - Preferred Experience with thermoplastic processing (IM, Extrusion, etc.) on a lab-scale and/or industrial-scale - Required Understanding of WCM or Lean Manufacturing Principles (Kaizen, 5S, Pilot Projects) - Preferred - Preferred - Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position, which is $89,500 to $138,500 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 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $100,200 to $155,100. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee. 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 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 + Group Legal + Identity Theft Protection + Auto and Home Insurance + Pet Insurance and Discounts + Back-up Child & Elder Care + PerkSpot Employee Discount Program 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). - 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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .