Automotive Glass Quality Engineer — Lead Process Excellence

Pilkington North America Inc.; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. in Shelbyville, IN, seeks a Quality Manufacturing Engineer to drive process quality and continuous improvement on automotive glass lines. Apply APQP tools, FMEA, control plans, and collaborate across functions to meet customer quality targets.

Lead quality initiatives, support audits, and deploy PDCA across shifts. Requires 3–5 years in manufacturing/quality and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in manufacturing/quality roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across levels.
• Energetic, self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives on automotive glass production lines.
• Champion APQP activities including CP, FMEA and control plans.
• Support internal/external audits and certification activities (ISO/TS, GM BIQS, Ford Q1).
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Travel availability

Tools

APQP standards

Job description

Pilkington North America Inc. in Shelbyville, IN, seeks a Quality Manufacturing Engineer to drive process quality and continuous improvement on automotive glass lines. Apply APQP tools, FMEA, control plans, and collaborate across functions to meet customer quality targets.

Lead quality initiatives, support audits, and deploy PDCA across shifts. Requires 3–5 years in manufacturing/quality and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.