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Process Engineer

Saint-Gobain

PORTLAND, ORJob$82–127K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$82–127K/yr
Location
PORTLAND, OR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Process Engineer supports production, quality, and continuous improvement teams at a roofing plant by refining and optimizing manufacturing processes. The role applies engineering principles, statistical process control, and Lean methodologies to reduce variation, improve yields, minimize waste, and support plant initiatives. It plans and coordinates engineering projects, troubleshoots operational issues, and develops process or equipment improvements; it reports to the Technical & Quality Manager and has no regular supervisory responsibility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Statistical Process ControlDesign of ExperimentsStatistical AnalysisLean MethodologiesProcess OptimizationTroubleshootingCorrective and Preventive ActionsMechanical SystemsProject ManagementProblem AnalysisProblem ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeCADSix SigmaWCM Tools

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer License2+ Years Design and Engineering ExperienceManufacturing Setting ExperienceSix Sigma Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

What's the job?

The Process Engineer in our Roofing Plant supports the Production, Quality and Continuous Improvement teams with refining and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability, and product quality. This role will apply engineering principles, statistical process control (SPC), and Lean methodologies to reduce variation, improve yields, minimize waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the roofing manufacturing operation.

The position requires technical skills and knowledge of the process as well as strong capabilities in areas of planning, scheduling, organizing, follow up and cost control. This position reports to the Technical & Quality Manager.

Position will help bolster plant operations relative to engineering needs. Projects are typically significant assignments of broader programs involving existing products or processes. Projects may involve annual objectives and a team effort. May provide technical direction to non-exempt personnel or line supervisors and operators but does not have regular supervisory responsibility.

The incumbent will receive instructions on task specifications and design constraints, as well as technical direction during assignments. Will be responsible for planning the details, sequence, and priority of tasks to meet established time targets of which progress and results will be periodically reviewed. Long term, mid-term and daily planning are a key aspect of the position responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Analyze production data and apply SPC, DOE, and other statistical tools to identify and eliminate process variation.

  • Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through startup and stabilization.

  • Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and improve process capability.

  • Develop new or modify existing equipment, machines or processes to improve product quality, service reliability, reduce costs or increase capacity.

  • Perform calculations and cost estimates of mechanical systems.

  • Plan mechanical project work through team coordination meeting and scheduling.

  • Troubleshoot and make improvements of operations, efficiency and safety.

  • Consult with engineers and maintenance personnel on mechanical projects, problems and techniques to resolve critical situations expeditiously and achieve production goals.

  • Update and maintain current documentation of mechanical specifications, drawings and safety procedures.

  • Knowledgeable in the effective use of Six Sigma principles, tools and methods.

  • Define the problems of requesting department, and translate them into engineering solutions through innovation and advanced engineering approaches to respond in and efficient and timely manner to production meds and requirements.

  • Apply WCM tools to projects and processes to improve quality, reduce defects and thereby improving costs.

  • Report all EH&S incidents – Injuries/Recordables, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage. Participate in Incident & Near Miss Investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.

  • Ensure adherence to Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities.-

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, PE is a plus.

  • Six Sigma experience and working knowledge is a plus.

  • 2 - 10 years design and engineering experience, manufacturing setting preferred.

  • Ability to project design and management for process and machines. Proven ability in problem analysis and resolution.

  • Must have project management experience including daily management of contractors and plant skilled trade employees during project implementation.

  • Must have good interpersonal skills to work effectively with personnel throughout all levels of the organization.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Advanced computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft Office Programs. CAD knowledge required.

Certain states require pay information to be included in job postings. The national base pay range for this position is $81,500 to $126,500 per year . The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors such as geographic location, internal equity, and the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. The target bonus for this role is 10% of base salary , based on company and individual performance measures.

The total target cash compensation range (base salary plus annual bonus) for this position is $89,650 to $139,150 per year .

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

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.

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 [email protected] .

How this job compares

Set against the 3,278 open Process Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$82–127K/yr
  • Oregon median$134–206K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$96–143K/yr1,675 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 41% below the Oregon median midpoint ($177K) — in the lowest quarter of Process Engineer salary ranges in Oregon.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Process Engineer jobs in Oregon and 3,278 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Process Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (2,612 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,126 of the 3,278 open Process Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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