Facility and furnace engineer manager

The Facility and Furnace Engineering Manager is responsible for maintaining, developing, and enhancing the facilities, kilns, infrastructure, and production equipment for Performance Ceramics and Refractories in Worcester, MA. This role ensures full regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex projects focused on process optimization, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.

• Overseeing autonomous and preventative maintenance programs through direct supervision of the Maintenance Team.

• Applying broad engineering expertise across multiple disciplines to design, develop, and refine kilns, machinery, and production systems.

• Provide technical expertise in Kiln and sintering technologies; troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.

• Managing all aspects of project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, installation, debugging, and performance validation.

• Serving as a team leader on cross-functional initiatives and acting as a technical consultant to line management and engineering staff in specialized areas.

• Collaborate with vendors, R&D, and cross-functional teams to identify and deploy new technologies.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical) or related field of study required, Masters Degree preferred.

• 5+ Years Manufacturing Experience.

• Proven track record managing capital projects, furnace systems, and facility infrastructure

• Experience supervising maintenance teams and leading cross-functional engineering initiatives.

• Extensive knowledge of Autocad, Inventor or Solidworks

• Deep understanding of kiln and furnace design, sintering processes, and thermal systems.

Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialised refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialise in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.

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.

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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA HR [email protected] .

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

• 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