Glass Shaping Engineer

Default Brand; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company is seeking an innovative engineer to support R&D and manufacturing of glass products. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and have 2-5 years of experience in glass manufacturing. Key responsibilities include evaluating processes and collaborating with internal departments for process improvements. The role offers excellent benefits, including 401k and medical coverage, and requires occasional travel. Passion and customer focus are essential traits for success.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in glass manufacturing or development engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge to R&D and manufacturing.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of processes for automotive programs.
• Support design and implementation of processes to improve product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and internal departments to identify process improvements.
• Maintain records, prepare presentations, and communicate test results to management.
• Travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, plants, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Engineering knowledge of glass

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving techniques

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Northwood
2401 E Broadway St
Northwood, OH 43619, USA

• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processes
• Evaluate technical feasibility of existing processes to meet the manufacturing requirements of new automotive programs
• Support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance
• Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments, to identify process improvement opportunities
• Conduct trials and analyze research data to develop new or improved products and processes
• Maintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents)
• Prepare presentations and reports, and communicate test results of research activities to management
• Provide technical input to the design and installation of process tooling to conduct testing and development activities
• Maintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipment
• Troubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes
• Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment
• Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations
• Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope:

• Participates in, and supports, global R&D development projects
• Partners with manufacturing, as required, to provide technical support for automotive glass production.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Innovation and Change - Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutions
• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction.
• Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, glass related field, or equivalent experience
• Engineering knowledge of glass
• 2-5 years of experience working with glass manufacturing and/or development engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to travel 20% of the time

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience with glass coatings
• Understanding of Six Sigma quality improvement
• Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA
• Mechanical aptitude

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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