Position Description
Job Summary
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The revolution is on-and you can help us shape it!
Today is an exciting time to be in manufacturing. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are asking the questions that will ultimately bring our factories to the next level: Manufacturing 4.0. The answers are still being defined, and our Essentials of Manufacturing (EOM) Development Program will provide you the access and support needed to help us answer those questions and innovate the industry in both the near-term and for years to come.
Each challenge you're given; each insight that's shared; each lesson you learn over our 18-month program - ALL of it will help shape you into a thought leader of tomorrow. We'll do this by:
- Preparing you for a dynamic career at a pivotal moment in the next manufacturing revolution
- Teaching you to apply educational theory to manufacturing practice.
- Inspiring you to make an impact by bringing factories to the next level
Why Join us?
EXPOSURE
Every three months, spend approximately one week at a different plant in North America with the rest of your EOM Cohort-learning about our businesses, products, and operations and building strong camaraderie.
MENTORSHIP
Navigate through large and diverse business units alongside a dedicated mentor, who shares knowledge and advice essential to success and career development.
CHALLENGE
Work on projects that are a priority to the business and will challenge your skills as well as the old ways of manufacturing. Participate in various trainings to grow your technical and business skillsets in lean manufacturing practices, data analytics, business acumen, project management, presentation skills and more!
IMPACT
Enjoy our program's focus on impact, from Day 1. You will experience a unique level of empowerment-including responsibility for concrete results-all while gaining invaluable experience within a condensed timeframe.
GLOBAL
Saint-Gobain operates in over 70 countries across various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences. Upon completion of the EOM Program, you'll have the chance to apply for the Essentials Global Experience Program, allowing you to work and travel for projects with Saint-Gobain businesses worldwide! (Participants must have valid travel documentation, including a passport.)
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in an engineering discipline (Chemical)
- A desire to travel (valid passport required for international travel)
- A desire to learn and leave your comfort zone
- A desire to be a part of a community and cohort
- Ability to work with others in a team environment
- No immigration sponsorship provided
Additional Description
Our 18-month development program provides participants a full-time operational role, where participants will partake in a development program that is designed to increase their manufacturing skills and their exposure to Saint-Gobain. Participants are provided with classroom-based E-learnings, hands-onaction-based learning in operational environments as well as a plethora of networking opportunities all designed to accelerate your career development and future career growth. These trainings and quarterly travel opportunities are a requirement for program completion and full participation should be given, except for extenuating circumstances. While start dates for EOM program participants may vary, program activities kickoff each year in July and end 18 months later in December the following year. Upon program completion, EOM Engineers will work with HR to find an operational role in one of our nearly 160 sites throughout North America. While a final placement role is not guaranteed, the majority of EOM Engineer graduates are able to choose from multiple Saint-Gobain sites for final placement offers.
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.
