Process Engineer

vitrocareers; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus with short-term incentive

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid time off from day one

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC in Tipton, PA is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee the technical management, maintenance and development of production lines in the Lamination Assembly Department. You will apply lean manufacturing principles to plan and optimize operations, lead root-cause analysis, and drive capital improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–7 years manufacturing experience preferred; strong troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support plan, layout, and sequencing of manufacturing, test and material handling operations using lean principles.
• Identify and adapt machine and equipment design to production conditions.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality and build issues for assigned areas.
• Study and improve manufacturing processes to lower costs.
• Research, benchmark, and maintain safety practices in activities.
• Plan and write Standard Work Instructions for each area.
• Troubleshoot product and machine difficulties.
• Prepare requests and cost justifications for capital improvement projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC, a subsidiary of Vitro Automotive Glass, is hiring a Process Engineer for our Tipton, PA facility. PGW is a top manufacturer of automotive glass in North America. We maintain a high-quality standard through the work of our talented engineers. Come join our team!

This position is responsible for the technical management, maintenance and development of new and existing production lines in our Lamination Assembly Department.

Responsibilities:

• Support the plan, layout, and sequence of manufacturing, test and material handling operations using lean manufacturing principles.
• Identify and adapt machine and equipment design to accommodate plant and production conditions.
• Participate and lead root cause analysis of quality and build issues for assigned manufacturing areas of responsibility.
• Study and improve manufacturing processes and procedures aimed at lowering manufacturing costs.
• Research, benchmark, introduce and maintain safety practices in all activities and supported areas.
• Plan the sequence of operations and write/maintain Standard Work Instructions for each area.
• Trouble shoot product and machine difficulties.
• Prepare requests and cost justifications for capital improvement projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication as well as presentation skills
• Familiarity of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus opportunity with the short-term incentive program
• Benefits -- medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid time off with vacation and holidays from day one
• Employee discounts
• And more!