WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Product Engineer is assigned product end uses, is knowledgeable in the markets served by those end uses and is a technical product and application specialist. He/she has a mastery of assigned end uses and is very knowledgeable of varying market conditions and requirements, trends, and relative strengths/weaknesses, business strategies, and market share of Saint-Gobain versus competitor products. He/she provides technical information, support and assistance to sales, training, R&D, manufacturing, other divisions, customers, and distributors for all matters relating to the product: design, specifications, quality, use, testing, marketing and promotion. He/she assumes responsibility for monitoring and assuring sales results at specific target accounts where his/her assigned end uses represent significant potential.

The Product Engineer works closely with both Product Management and R&D in developing and launching new products.

The Product Engineer monitors and determines the ability of Saint-Gobain products to satisfy customers’ needs by acquiring, evaluating, and maintaining current technical and application information. He/she also monitors and determines the ability of our competitor's products to do the same, and he/she monitors the success of our products compared to those of our competitors. He/she keeps abreast of competitive product development and evaluates their technical significance in terms of impact on Saint-Gobain objectives and strategies. He/she is the key resource on such matters for the Director of Product Manager, Product Managers, Sales and Marketing and other personnel.

He/she is assigned projects by his/her Supervisor for improving the sales and market position. He/she will be part of a team focused on developing the position of Saint-Gobain products. These projects involve finding solutions to product problems; overcoming product weaknesses and making effective use of product strengths and improving present products and developing new products to meet changing customer requirements. An excellent ability to relate with customers and their business/application requirements is required.

In addition to these project assignments, the incumbent provides, on a daily basis, the technical help needed to solve customer and product problems as requested by customers, distributors, manufacturing, R&D, and field sales.

The incumbent spends up to 50% of his/her time in the field in the accomplishment of these responsibilities. While working in the field, the incumbent is often involved in second or third shift test work. While traveling, the incumbent interfaces with customer management, engineering, technical, and purchasing personnel, as well as with distributors and other Saint-Gobain personnel.

The incumbent works with a minimum of supervision. He/she is competent in planning and organizing his/her work activities. He/she is well motivated and overcomes problems as they arise. A high degree of self-discipline, self-motivation, and enthusiasm should be evident to all that work with him/her.

The position can based in Stephenville, TX or Watervliet, NY, dependent on candidate preference and/or geographic location.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• Analyze market requirements and competitive situations and provide technical application support and design expertise across several product lines in direct support of customers, as well as to support field sales and marketing initiatives.
• Provide project leadership to identify problems associated with the use and design of business products and formulate solutions in coordination with customers, outside vendors and manufacturing engineering in order to increase profitability for the business and satisfy customer demand.
• Monitor and assist sales to improve market share results for certain products at specific target accounts.
• Provide written materials to support the effective design and use of products manufacturing processing applications.
• Complete special projects as assigned by his/her Supervisor.
• The position requires a BS Degree in an engineering related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Experience with Coated Abrasives is a plus.
• The incumbent must have a strong technical background and knowledge in mechanical properties. This must be coupled with a thorough knowledge of product and process capability, strong analytical skills, customer requirements, and product application.
• In addition, he/she should have a working knowledge of assigned end use areas and the competitive products in those areas, and familiarity with the sales role.
• He/she should strong communication skills and the ability to establish good working business/team relationships with contacts in the office, field, factory, and R&D.
• The incumbent is expected to be highly motivated, self-directed, and enthusiastic. He/she should be able to overcome problems without assistance. Microsoft Office skills required.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

The incumbent provides technical leadership and technical support for multiple major market programs, while monitoring and assuring sales/market share results at target accounts where his/her assigned application responsibility represents significant potential. He/she assists in determining market and product needs, and then ensures and initiates the development, testing, and introduction of improved and new products for his/her assigned end use product classifications. He/she provides technical service support to the field sales organization to solve customer needs and product problems for the purpose of maintaining and increasing sales.

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.

STEPS TO JOIN US

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications with the online position application.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $79,500 to $123,400 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave [WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: Must include specific number of days or hours of PTO, vacation and holidays the candidate should expect to receive in a calendar year (ex: (15 days PTO per year, 10 paid holidays per year)]
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day

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.