Process Engineer

We have a great opportunity for an experienced industrial Process Engineer with a solid background, ideally in mechanical engineering, to join our Bristol team. This role will focus on designing, developing and improving innovative processes to deliver our growing range of specialist fasteners to suit customer requirements. For the right candidate, this role could potentially develop into a long-term leadership opportunity.

What does the role involve?

• Taking new products from idea generation and concept design to industrialisation and manufacturing in a robust and timely manner.
• Supporting all parts of the new product introduction (NPI) process, including initial feasibility, development review, pre-production, full industrialisation and safe launch.
• Proactively seeking out the latest manufacturing and measurement technologies to meet our needs.
• Analysing current process lines and implementing activities to maintain and improve OEE.
• Building effective relationships to collaborate with our local and global teams and external suppliers.

What type of person are we looking for?

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people who align well with our values and way of working. We are also interested in you as an individual and what you can bring to the table. So, if you would say yes to the majority of the points below, you'd probably be a great fit, and we would be really interested to hear how we can bring your individuality to our great team:

• You have a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. Alternatively, you have worked your way up to becoming mechanically competent, knowing the theory and, more importantly, being able to put it into practice.
• Minimum three years of mechanical Process Engineering experience and excellent mechanical ability.
• You relish the challenge of taking the technical lead in projects from the concept components to production to deliver a successful outcome (relevant experience in introducing new products would be advantageous).
• You are curious about the multi facets of product engineering - you actively enjoy prototyping new processes and measurement methods to prove your design ideas.
• You are interested in engaging with our internal teams and customers and understand the importance of discovering their needs and requirements to successfully take new products into production. You can hold your own when things get tough, and you can overcome challenges in a way that creates lasting, credible relationships with all stakeholders.
• You understand that putting new products into production can be difficult, with many challenges on the way. You are the type of person who is tenacious and enjoys problem-solving in a systematic and collaborative way.
• You understand what is needed to deliver robust production line processes that deliver consistent high quality products.
• You have a strong desire to fully understand and improve the processes you are working within using loss intelligence as your guide.

Working with Saint-Gobain?

We make a big difference to everyday life. Our location in Bristol has been specifically designed to give us state-of-the-art software and simulation tools, together with integrated spaces for rapid prototyping, machining and testing, all at your disposal.

Working at our Bristol site and within the wider global organisation is like being part of an extended family, working collaboratively and supporting each other to innovate new solutions to solve our customers' needs. We thrive on a start-up mentally, empowered locally whilst supported by being part of Saint-Gobain, paving the way for multiple opportunities to learn and develop.

What can we offer employees?

You will have access to a great range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Preferential employee share-ownership schemes
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with flexible options to buy or sell days
• Retirement saving plan with company contributions up to 6%
• Tailored learning and development programs
• Access to a benefits platform with various special offers and discounts for Saint-Gobain employees

We are an inclusive employer and keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, what football team you support, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!

We believe that working in a diverse business can be more enjoyable, teams can be more innovative, and make better decisions. We already employ many fantastic people from diverse backgrounds, but we still want to do more.

So, we are on a mission to make Saint-Gobain inclusive and accessible to all, with role models for you to look up to and learn from, no matter who you are! We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.