Engineering Co-op Student- Process

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers, employees, and the environment. At the Ottawa Plant, we specialize in innovative insulation solutions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Join our team to gain valuable experience in process engineering while contributing to our mission of creating sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-op Student - Process to join our dynamic team at the Ottawa Plant. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on real-world projects, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Process Manager, the Engineering Co-op Student- Process is responsible for learning and developing engineering, project management, and leadership skills while actively undertaking and accomplishing assignments assigned to them. The incumbent supports the Process team in the development, execution, and closing of capital projects.

Essential Functions:

• Acquire and use practical and technical knowledge of the processes related to Manufacturing of Insulation.
• Collaborate with the technical and operations teams to analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Complete tasks related to monitoring/trending and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems related to process efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in investigations through data compilation and statistical analysis to determine root cause to atypical events.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to monitor process performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flow diagrams.
• Compile and analyze process data, presenting results and preparing reports.
• Assist in designing, testing, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Use of SAP enterprise software to source information and navigate business operations.

Hour work: 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (the hours may vary).

Term: Spring 2025.

Is this job for you?

Education and Experience:

• Must be a registered University Internship student within an Engineering Discipline and in good standing.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software tools.
• Strong industrial and mechanical design aptitude is preferred.
• Must possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing, and examining skills to find the best solutions to various situations.
• Proven Health and Safety accountabilities.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Use of SAP enterprise software is an asset.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently sitting, standing, and walking for longer periods of time.
• May require lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures, and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain is a welcoming, solid, open-minded company that offers long-term career opportunities.

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate, and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.