Lead Process Engineer – Tier II (Corp.)

AGC Glass North America; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Automotive Americas in Elizabethtown, KY is hiring a Lead Process Engineer - Tier II (Corp.). The role leads the Tier II process engineering team across AGC operations and the assembly supply chain, from design through validation, launch and production support, including supplier assembly for new models.

Travel up to 40% within IN/OH/KY region; focus on process development, cost analysis, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5+ years manufacturing process engineering in assembly development & production support
• Proven root cause analysis with Kaizen Spiral, Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT or 8D
• Experience applying TS16949/ automotive quality system requirements to engineering work
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings, dimensions, tolerances & specs for design review/validation

Responsibilities

• Lead Tier II process engineering team across AGC operations and assembly supply chain.
• Oversee process, equipment, and tooling from design through validation, launch and production support.
• Lead cross-functional VAVE and continuous improvement projects with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
• Lead NML process engineering through customer SOP, PFMEA, control plans, capacity, cycle time, measurement systems and validation.
• Coordinate Engineering GMM activities; assign actions, track open items, report status to the Director, Tier II.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Kaizen / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow

CAD drawings

Job description

AGC | Lead Process Engineer - Tier II (Corp.), Elizabethtown, KY

AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.

Location of Position: Elizabethtown, KY

Travel: Up to 40% within Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky region

The Tier II Lead Process Engineer leads the Tier II process engineering team across AGC operations and the AGC assembly supply chain, assigning work and reviewing technical deliverables. Oversees process, equipment, and tooling activities from design through validation, launch, production support, and continuous improvement, including supplier assembly operations for new model launches and mass production. Establishes process controls and monitors safety, environmental compliance, quality, delivery, and cost against approved requirements and process KPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership, Compliance & Production Support
  • Comply with applicable laws, company policies, practices, and standards of conduct.
  • Lead Process Engineers through work allocation, deliverables, deadlines, technical coaching, and review of analyses and documentation. Verify training and follow-up actions; resolve or upscale resource conflicts.
  • Prioritize production support against safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements. Review KPIs, assign containment and corrective actions, verify results, and coordinate documentation, engineering changes, communication, and training.
• Process Development, Validation & Cost Analysis
  • Lead process, equipment, and tooling development across AGC and the assembly supply chain from requirements and design review through installation, validation, launch, and production handover. Review acceptance criteria and trials; close readiness gaps before release.
  • Review equipment, tooling, and labor cost analyses, including capacity, cycle time, staffing, investment, and operating costs. Document alternatives and recommendations; track results against approved estimates.
• Lead cross-functional VAVE and continuous improvement projects with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain. Define scope, baselines, deliverables, owners, and milestones; coordinate trials and implementation; verify savings and outcomes; update standards to sustain improvements.
• Lead NML process engineering through customer SOP, covering process flow, PFMEA, control plans, capacity, cycle time, measurement systems, and validation. Review readiness, track actions, and escalates risks to process KPI attainment.
• Root Cause Analysis & Engineering GMM Follow-Through
  • Lead cross-functional problem-solving for quality, mechanical, and production process concerns. Review containment, analyze data, confirm root causes, coordinate countermeasures, and verify effectiveness. Update PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and related documentation.
  • Coordinate Engineering GMM activities with Engineers. Assign actions and deadlines, verify completion and evidence, follow up on open items, and report status and escalations to the Director, Tier II.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience in assembly development, production support, and equipment, tooling, and labor cost analysis, including at least 2 years leading engineering projects or coordinating teams. Share examples of assigning deliverables, reviewing technical work, tracking milestones, and resolving or escalating issues
• Ability to illustrate root cause analysis, countermeasures, and verified results using Kaizen Spiral, Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, or 8D.
• Ability to demonstrate how you apply automotive quality system requirements, including TS16949, to engineering work and process documentation.
• Ability to describe work with PFMEA, control plans, and process flow charts, including examples supporting PPAP, MSA, SPC, PMP, and APQP.
• Ability to show how you interpret CAD drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications for design review and validation.

What can AGC Offer You?

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - To be considered applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AGC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on AGC. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.