Product/Process Engineer I

Position Description

Job Summary

CANDIDATE MUST BE A US CITIZEN, OR HAVE A GREEN CARD, TO COMPLY WITH ITAR (INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC & ARMS REGULATIONS) Provides engineering and consulting support to maintain and develop products or processes and manages technical information flow for the same. Primary accountability is to support both marketing and manufacturing in assigned product or process line. This includes active contact with the customer regarding product requirements and translation of these requirements into product definition. Takes into account effective use of materials and resources and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary. Works closely with outside contractors and suppliers as needed. The engineer may provide technical service support to the sales organization to solve customer needs and product or processes problems for the purpose of marinating and increasing sales. Works within an engineering group that provides technical support and development throughout the business organization. The engineer is expected to take advice from and give advice to the senior technical and production managers, as well as function as technical expert for associates within operations. The engineer will serve as the technical team leader for the specified product or process line.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. Bachelor's degree in Ceramic or Materials Engineering is preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of Engineering experience . Requires the understanding and utilization of engineering principles and theories and their applications. Limited technical support and problem solving to customers, marketing, production planning, customer service and the production floor.

Additional Description

Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels. Must demonstrate the ability to solve problems absent clear guidelines or protocols in a dynamic environment.

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialized refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialize in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.

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. 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).