Furnace & Batch Process Engineer — Drive Efficiency

IKO Industries; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan

Retirement savings plan

Diversity & Inclusion

Industry leader

Job summary

IKO Glass Fiber Inc. in Chester, SC is seeking a Furnace / Batch Engineer to lead furnace and forehearth operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and continuous improvement at the site.

You will work with production on process control, energy usage, and cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in ceramic, mechanical, or chemical engineering with at least five years of furnace experience and Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ceramic, mechanical or chemical engineering required.
• Minimum five years furnace and manufacturing experience.
• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in high temperature environments and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnace and forehearth to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation.
• Lead safety and housekeeping efforts within assigned projects and areas.
• Direct multiple projects and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor energy usage and optimize input costs.
• Document processes, job instructions, and changes for standardization.

Skills

Furnace operations

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ceramic, mechanical, or chemical engineering

Tools

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Job description

IKO Glass Fiber Inc. in Chester, SC is seeking a Furnace / Batch Engineer to lead furnace and forehearth operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and continuous improvement at the site.

You will work with production on process control, energy usage, and cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in ceramic, mechanical, or chemical engineering with at least five years of furnace experience and Six Sigma certification.