Process Engineer I

Pilkington North America Inc.; Rossford (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

paid holidays

paid vacations

education assistance

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing improvements across production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

You will resolve process, quality, safety, and efficiency issues while driving continuous improvement and coaching staff on SOPs and problem-solving methods. Responsibilities include supporting new model launches, evaluating materials and equipment, and developing process documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years relevant experience or associate degree with 4+ years experience.
• Aptitude to master processing technology and SPC tools.
• Ability to coach operators and technicians; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support new model launches and evaluate materials/equipment for processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, SOPs).
• Monitor process capability and implement improvements using SPC and Lean/CI.
• Train team on SOPs, problem-solving, 5S, TPM, SMED, and standard work.
• Coordinate testing of new materials and ensure ergonomic and safety compliance.

Skills

SPC

Lean/CI

Process optimization

Team coaching

Effective communication

Excel

MS Outlook

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associates degree with 4+ years experience

Tools

CAD/Solidworks

Job description

The Process Engineer supports the facility by improving manufacturing processes. This role partners with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve process, quality, safety, and efficiency issues while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supporting new model launches, evaluating materials and equipment, developing process documentation, monitoring process capability, and implementing improvements using SPC and Lean/CI methods. The Process Engineer also trains and coaches team members on SOPs, problem-solving, 5S, TPM, SMED, and standard work while ensuring processes meet customer, quality, cost, and safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Participate in various training and workshops to expand engineering skill set.
• Together with the team define problems relating to product/process systems and implement improvement programs to eliminate problems. Serves as part of the team and provides support to the team(s) as required.
• Instigates studies and actions to overcome quality, processing, and safety problems, reduce waste, and improve team performance.
• With team members, monitors process performance to identify areas for improvement, coordinating corrective actions.
• Train team members in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), problem-solving, CI techniques (Ex: 5S, TPM, SMED) and ensure regular audits for the maintenance of such procedures.
• Full participation in the New Model Introduction process by the development of new products or processes and systems.
• Coordinates testing of new materials before their introduction into the production facility.
• Set up systems, measure process capability, and train team members in statistical process control (SPX) to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Guarantee that process standards correspond to the company’s objectives, costs, and supplies to meet the needs of the customer.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, i.e. Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, and related Work Instructions or SOP.
• Evaluate Work cell set up, Equipment and Operating Procedure for ergonomic impacts and provide actions for ergonomic improvements.
• Works in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• May be required to assist in training.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standard of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Decision Making – takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize the opportunities in the decision-making process. Promotes the review and learning from business decisions.
• Strategic Thinking – develops strategic plans for their part of the business by setting short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Empowers and Develops – promotes a learning culture through coaching, stretch opportunities, sharing expertise and providing honest and helpful feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, etc.) or other technically related fields plus two (2) years relevant experience or Associates degree with a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience.
• Aptitude to achieve proficiency in all aspects of processing technology.
• Must be able to coach and instruct operators and process technicians
• Knowledge of and ability to use customer and supplier prints, SPC, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and the ability to work within a team.
• Must be proficient in the use of business software such as Excel, Word, and MS-Outlook.
• Must have demonstrated ability to apply inferential and deductive reasoning.

Preferred Experience

• Two years automotive manufacturing experience
• Automation Training/Experience (ABB Robots, Cognex Vision systems)
• Training and experience in disciplined problem solving techniques (Ex: 5-Why, 0-D, DMEAC)
• CAD/Solidworks

Salary Range: $73,668.00 - $88,404.00

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.

• 401k
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• company paid holidays
• paid vacations
• education assistance

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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