Precision Glass Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement

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

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.