Industrial Manufacturing Engineer — Precision Glass Operations

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing in Nashville is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to own and steward a segment of the precision glass operations, ensuring production runs begin with ready tooling and stay stable through the shift.

You will drive improvements using SPC, Six Sigma, and 5 Why analysis, document changes, train operators, and push for reduced scrap and better dimensional capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Experience with SPC, Six Sigma, 5 Why, and Pareto for process improvement.
• Advanced/intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and steward an assigned segment of the glass fabrication process.
• Manage all process tooling so each production run starts ready and stays stable.
• Troubleshoot line performance, lifting throughput while improving dimensional capability.
• Verify conformance of components to customer requirements and maintain documentation.
• Author and revise drawings and process sheets to reflect validated improvements.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen capability and reduce scrap across your area.
• Analyze weekly production results, identify performance gaps, and implement fixes that stick.
• Train operators to operate plant equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Six Sigma

SPC

5 Why

Pareto analysis

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Six Sigma certification

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Industrial Manufacturing Engineer — Precision Glass OperationsImagine this: a new production week begins, and you’ve already mapped out tooling prep, lined up process documents, and briefed operators. By midweek, you’ve cut a recurring defect in half using SPC and a 5 Why session. On Friday, you publish updated process sheets and confirm parts meet customer specs. If this rhythm excites you, read on.Your missionEngineer and steward an assigned segment of the glass fabrication process.Manage all process tooling so each production run starts ready and stays stable.Troubleshoot line performance, lifting throughput while improving dimensional capability.Verify conformance of components to customer requirements and maintain documentation.Author and revise drawings and process sheets to reflect validated improvements.Lead initiatives to strengthen capability and reduce scrap across your area.Analyze weekly production results, identify performance gaps, and implement fixes that stick.Train operators to operate plant equipment safely and effectively.What you need to succeedEducation & credentialsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering; or an equivalent technical discipline; or comparable years of automotive glass processing experience.Six Sigma certification preferred.Experience & skills3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred).PLC experience preferred.Background working with manufacturing equipment or assembly lines.Fluency with Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, and Pareto for sustainable production improvement.Advanced/intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint capabilities.How you show upHands-on, analytical, and resourceful with excellent troubleshooting skills.Clear communicator who collaborates well in team settings and takes initiative.Systems thinker with strong process understanding.Prepared to work beyond the traditional 40-hour week as needed for projects or workload, including weekends and holidays.Shared valuesWe uphold and expect alignment with the Carlex Values: Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, Integrity and Ethics.