R&D Engineer - Glass

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC is assisting a client in recruiting an R&D Engineer - Glass. The role focuses on applying glass engineering knowledge to design, develop, and implement innovative technologies to improve bending capabilities for automotive glass and to support manufacturing centers globally.

Responsibilities include evaluating processes, implementing improvements, and collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• BS in Ceramics, Materials Science or related major preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with glass manufacturing or development engineering (≥2 years).
• Strong problem-solving skills and good communication.
• Willingness to travel ~20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processes.
• Evaluate feasibility of processes for new automotive programs.
• Support design/implementation of processes to improve quality and performance.
• Assist in transferring R&D projects to global manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and other departments to identify improvements.
• Conduct trials and analyze data to develop new or improved products.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate test results to management.
• Provide input to design/installation of tooling for testing and development.
• Maintain preventive maintenance on R&D equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes; manage risk assessments on new gear.

Skills

Glass engineering

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Ceramics, Materials Science or related

Job description

Our client is seeking applicants for the role of R&D Engineer - Glass. This position is responsible for working as a member of the global R&D glass team to apply engineering knowledge of glass, glass bending, and tempering to design, develop, and implement innovative technologies to improve bending capabilities to meet demanding specifications in new automotive glass designs. Additionally, this position will support the automotive business unit and manufacturing facilities by providing technical bending expertise for new model development and resolution of manufacturing issues. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Essential Functions

• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processes
• Evaluate technical feasibility of existing processes to meet the manufacturing requirements of new automotive programs
• Support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance
• Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments, to identify process improvement opportunities
• Conduct trials and analyze research data to develop new or improved products and processes
• Maintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents)
• Prepare presentations and reports, and communicate test results of research activities to management
• Provide technical input to the design and installation of process tooling to conduct testing and development activities
• Maintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipment
• Troubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes
• Manage risk assessments on new and modified equipment
• Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations

Qualifications Required:

• BS in Ceramics, Materials Science or related major are preferred but NOT required. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Engineering knowledge of glass
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with glass manufacturing and/or glass development engineering, recent college graduates with glass experience will be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to travel approximately 20% of the time

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience with glass coatings
• Understanding of Six Sigma quality improvement
• Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range $90,000 - $130,000 plus up to 20% bonus potential (compensation will be based on education and experience)
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance