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Principal Project Engineer

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Saint-Gobain

Other Engineering
United States · Maryland, USA
Posted on Apr 14, 2025

Why do we need you ?

Onsite/Travel to Hagerstown MD & Holly Springs MS

Travel 50%

What’s the job?

The position focuses on overall process and project management, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, engineering, and strategic automation. Responsible for participating in process design, capability, and control; including designing, selecting, accepting and developing processes for new production and automation equipment. Capital planning and project management are key required competencies.

Responsible for strategic and tactical planning to control the risks associated with process development and industrialization. Perform individual analysis or lead analysis teams to identify the critical parameters required to produce quality products, which meet or exceed product specifications. In addition, a commitment to statistical analysis tools is critical for the successful support of the appropriate WCM (Operational Excellence) pillars.

This role will be required to have sound technical and leadership abilities, along with structured and methodical project management skills, i.e., project charter development, statement of work, project planning and scheduling, actions and deliverables, milestones, risk assessment and proactive corrective actions, good management and controls, excellent documentation, and thorough supportive project handoff. This role is accountable for overall engineering project management with advanced technical support in the areas of safety and productivity.

Accountable for install, setup, troubleshoot and validate engineering projects group wide. Excellent understanding of engineering fundamental principles and their applications and be a project management professional or have equivalent experience. A strong IQ and EQ balance, i.e., strong mechanical, chemical, and electrical knowledge and a strong collaborative and engaging leadership style. Knowledge of mechanical assemblies, drive components and electrical equipment ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing and troubleshooting utilizing schematics and experience, i.e., mechanical drives, industrial process control systems and production equipment, PLC’s, HMI’s, hydraulic motors, pumps and valves, material handling equipment, extrusion equipment, bulk chemical systems, batch mixing, facility equipment and packaging equipment. The role requires your commitment, support, and complete ownership through the end of each project where you do not segue the project to the group once it is completely validated and then closed out.

We are Passionate about Safety! We more than wear safety equipment, we hold each other accountable to be safe. We follow current good manufacturing practices and communicate safety issues and concerns immediately. We believe that safety is everyone's responsibility, and this is demonstrated in our actions. What does this mean? Foster and create a safe working environment for the sites while supporting an efficient production of the highest quality product. You will correct or report any unsafe acts or conditions through appropriate channels of resolution.

Is this job for you ?

What do you bring?

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline - Required
  • Master of Science degree in a related field a plus - Preferred
  • 10+ Years experience in an Industrial Manufacturing environment
  • 10 Years project Planning and execution experience
  • Project Management Certification a plus - Preferred, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Agile Certified Professional (PMI-PMI)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification a plus - Preferred
  • Autocad
  • MS office Suite
  • MS Project - Preferred
  • SAP Experience - Preferred

A little more about us

Why work for us?

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

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.