Process Engineer

Guardian Industries; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Guardian Industries is seeking a Process Engineer for its Carleton, Michigan Float Glass facility. This role emphasizes production process improvements through statistical methods and data analysis. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience. The position involves leading projects, training operators, and enhancing product development. Guardian Industries offers a comprehensive benefits plan focusing on the well-being of employees and their families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience as a Process Engineer or equivalent.
• Ability to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Experience operating production processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing SPC and data analysis to improve production.
• Assisting in new product development.
• Leading complex projects collaboratively.
• Training production operators to enhance processes.

Skills

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Data analysis

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant STEM field

Job description

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a Process Engineer at our Carleton Michigan Float Glass facility. We offer a unique culture that focuses on results and rewarding employees for their commitment to excellence.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Utilizing SPC, statistical methods and data analysis to improve production processes including enhancements in yield, lowering costs and increasing manufacturing up time
• Assisting in new product development and maximizing manufacturing capabilities
• Leading complex projects in a team-based environment taking advantage of your excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to facilitate process improvements and teach others
• Working with customers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions (up to 10% travel can be expected)
• Training production operators and working collaboratively with them to improve processes
• Opportunity to develop expertise in float processes and equipment to support troubleshooting and process improvements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Ceramic Engineering, or a related STEM degree plus 3 years' of manufacturing experience OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum 3 years' experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating or supporting production processes in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to utilize statistical methods and data analysis to improve production processes
• Experience working with customers to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience driving process improvements by collaborating across multiple organizational levels and disciplines
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to work autonomously on assigned projects
• 3+ years as a process engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading 8Ds to help root cause problems and put corrective actions in place

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).