Product and Process Development Engineer

At Saint-Gobain Glass we''re looking for a Product and Process Development Engineer to work in our Technical Team to support our department with manufacturing product introduction, manufacturing trials, and the ongoing delivery of product improvement, product quality, and product or process optimisation.

This Product and Process Development Engineer will be a part of the Technical Team. You''ll play a key role in product development within our manufacturing operation. Our central R&D teams supply us with the product recipes - your role will be to deliver the introduction to manufacturing and then in production product optimisation as part of a technical team through the application of recipe development, factory line trials, and product introduction activities giving consideration to manufacturing processes, product quality concerns, and the impact of physical equipment used

Saint-Gobain Glass is one of 30 Saint-Gobain brands. Our site in Eggborough is part of a business with a 350-year heritage in flat glass manufacturing. We''ve invested heavily into our Eggborough facility in recent years including -20m in a new furnace, securing the site for the next 20 years. We''ve also invested significantly in our people and health initiatives which include a site subsidised canteen, free on-site gym and a host of wellbeing initiatives.

This is a full-time position with a normal working pattern of days, Monday to Friday. There is an occasional requirement to work unsociable hours to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation and new product trials. In return for your flexibility, we are offering a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits.

Please note the role may close early if we receive enough applications.

What we''re looking for:

• Science related degree, such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or similar.
• A curious mindset, with a can-do attitude
• Experience in glass manufacturing would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience and ability in statistical data analysis and interpretation. The use of data software such as Microsoft Excel would be great as well as knowledge of AI tools
• Working knowledge and experience in downstream product development, introduction, and optimisation through problem-solving and manufacturing trials.

What you will be doing:

• Investigating of customer complaints and product quality problem solving in our coating processes supporting manufacturing teams
• Ensuring production processes are adhered to through audits, communication, and where required Operator training
• Leading Process/ New Product Development projects - work to improve current practices with involvement in line and customer-based trials
• Act as a subject matter expert, present to stakeholders and other teams bringing the content to life for others in a way that can be understood
• Act as a H&S ambassador, modelling excellent H&S standards and challenging unsafe behavior

Are Saint-Gobain Glass and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of ''Making the World a Better Home''. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we''re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We''ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can''t promise to meet every request when we''re recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!