Job Summary

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 the access and support you need to help us answer those questions and help 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, bring 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 our early-career community—learning about our business, products, and operations and building strong camaraderie.

MENTORSHIP

Navigate through large and diverse business units alongside a dedicated mentor, who shares knowledge and career tips 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. Upon program completion, have the opportunity to transition into an operational role in one of our nearly 160 sites throughout North America.

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 period of time.

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

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering discipline (mechanical)
• A desire to travel/relocate
• 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 required

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-on action-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.

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturer of innovative material solutions, helps create great living spaces by combining comfort and sustainability. For more than three-and-a-half centuries, Saint-Gobain has been enhancing the wellbeing of people everywhere, whether it’s by addressing climate change, delivering true sustainable development, advancing the information revolution, participating in medical breakthroughs or playing a vital role in space exploration. Focusing on the intersection of people, innovation and purpose, Saint-Gobain helps to address the needs of today and the challenges of tomorrow – offering employees the opportunity to invent themselves and reshape the world.

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.

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: We bring well being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life. You’ll find us wherever people live, work, play, move and heal. Driven by people with unique ideas and a passion for excellence, our businesses manufacture world-class products for a broad range of engaging industries.