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Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer- Automation, CapX: Northboro, MA

Saint-Gobain

NORTHBORO, MA

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Aged Care, Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Auto Insurance, Automation, Budgeting, CMOS, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Childcare, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Equipment Selection, Green Construction, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Project/Program Coordination, Property Insurance, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Research & Development (R&D), Retirement Plan, Risk Management, Roofing, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vision Plan
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NORTHBORO, MA
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2 days ago
Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer- Automation, CapX: Northboro, MA


CertainTeed Offsite Solutions is at a pivotal moment of growth as we scale the OPA (One Precision Assemblies) panel manufacturing system across a growing nationwide network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). To do this successfully, we need a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer who can bring technical leadership, systems thinking, and disciplined execution to ensure our manufacturing model scales safely, consistently, and profitably.In this role, you are essential because you will define and own the manufacturing system standards that underpin our national expansion.


+ You will translate R&D innovation into repeatable, production‑ready manufacturing solutions, ensuring every CMO operates to the same high standards for safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Without this leadership, scalability breaks down—your work ensures that scale drives advantage rather than complexity.

+ We need you to serve as the technical integrator across internal teams and external partners.

+ You will align CertainTeed Platforms R&D, Offsite Solutions operations, CapEx and Purchasing, and CMO partners around a single, coherent technical roadmap.

+ Your expertise will guide equipment and vendor selection, manufacturing system design, and site deployment sequencing, ensuring each new site is onboarded efficiently and in full alignment with defined controls and performance expectations.

+ As a senior individual contributor, you will lead complex, first‑of‑kind manufacturing initiatives that demand sound engineering judgment and the confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy.

+ You will evaluate alternatives, manage technical risk, and make data‑driven recommendations that balance speed, cost, and long‑term scalability.

+ Your ability to structure ambiguity into practical frameworks, operating guidelines, and governance mechanisms is critical to enabling multi‑site execution.

+ Your impact will be measured in outcomes that matter: faster CMO ramp‑up, improved quality and yield, increased throughput, lower conversion costs, and consistent compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

+ Simply put, we need you to ensure that as our manufacturing network expands, performance improves—not erodes.

+ You will help build the technical foundation that allows CertainTeed Offsite Solutions to grow with confidence, discipline, and operational excellence.


+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

+ 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing systems engineering, preferably in capital-intensive production environments (e.g., building products, industrialized construction)

+ 5–7 years of experience applying mechanical or industrial engineering principles in manufacturing environments, including system design, equipment integration, and process optimization

+ 5–7 years of experience supporting or leading Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives (e.g., waste reduction, throughput improvement, quality enhancement)

+ Strong understanding of AEC concepts, workflows, and manufacturing-to-construction integration, especially for scalable and repeatable production systems

+ Proven experience in manufacturing innovation, including evaluation, integration, and modernization of production technologies and equipment

+ Experience managing and coordinating third-party contractors, system integrators, and equipment vendors, ensuring alignment with technical standards and performance expectations

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze, upgrade, or convert legacy manufacturing technologies to improve operational performance and enable scalability

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex or ambiguous manufacturing challenges using systems thinking


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Preferred Qualifications


+ Master’s degree in an engineering discipline, particularly in advanced systems engineering, manufacturing, or process design

+ 5–7 years of experience leading or supporting complex, cross-functional manufacturing projects, including coordination across stakeholders and management of scope, schedule, and budget

+ Practical and technical expertise with a demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary manufacturing initiatives and apply advanced engineering judgment within defined business objectives


Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed,

headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110

years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made

Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall

and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed

has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and

Canada. www.certainteed.com


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Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – 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

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child & Elder Care

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program


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_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

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