Process Engineer

Guardian Industries; Porto Real; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Industries in Porto Real is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance efficiency in a 24/7 float glass operation. You'll be responsible for evaluating production equipment, optimizing manufacturing processes, and leading continuous improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, experience in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative team where innovation and idea implementation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Fluent or advanced English skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize production equipment to improve efficiency.
• Develop operational control parameters and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis tools

Project management experience

Process control systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgical, materials, chemical or related field

Job description

Your job

Guardian Glass is looking for a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team in Porto Real, you’ll support a 24/7 float glass operation, partnering closely with operations, reliability, and engineering to improve safety, quality, and productivity. This role offers hands on problem solving, strong project ownership, and clear opportunities to grow as the site continues to evolve.

Our Team

You’ll be joining a team that is collaborative and closely connected to operations. Engineers are empowered to challenge the status quo, lead improvements, and see their ideas implemented on the floor. You’ll work alongside driven teammates in an environment that supports learning, expanded responsibility, and long-term career growth.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and optimize production equipment for improved production efficiency
• Optimize production schedules for more efficient labor utilization and yield
• Develop process and control parameters for operational control and improvement
• Lead continuous improvement and other complex, team-based projects
• Improve and upgrade standard operating procedures
• Work with Reliability and Engineering to install and maintain production equipment
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during the manufacturing process
• Support the Operations team in a 24/7 environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, metallurgical, materials, chemical, or related field Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment applying engineering or process improvement methods
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions within a manufacturing or production environment
• Fluent or advance English speaking (to be tested)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Project management experience
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of process control systems
• Experience as a process engineer in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment