Senior Global Furnace Engineer

Momentive Technologies; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Momentive Technologies in Hebron, Ohio is seeking a Senior Global Furnace Engineer for the Quartz business unit. This role involves driving continuous improvement in furnace performance, technical support to manufacturing teams, and ongoing training development. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree in engineering and 10+ years of manufacturing experience.

Strong leadership, collaboration skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications are essential. A supportive benefits package including medical coverage and 401(k) plan is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills within all layers of the business.
• Confident communications, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement opportunities for quartz draw furnace performance.
• Analyze and improve performance tracking of running furnaces.
• Provide technical support to global manufacturing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Microsoft applications proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Solid Works

SAP

Job description

Senior Global Furnace Engineer, Quartz

The Senior Global Furnace Engineer, Quartz is responsible for serving as the global process expert for the 214 draw processes in the Quartz business unit. The role will have responsibility for creating both short- and long-term plans for technological advancement and maintenance strategies to improve the robustness of the manufacturing platform. This role will also facilitate ongoing training and development of key global manufacturing resources and support troubleshooting & development of corrective actions for furnace performance issues. The Senior Global Furnace Engineer, Quartz shall comply with federal and state regulations in conjunction with company policies in areas of Safety, Environmental Regulations, and Utilities. Follow and adhere to Momentive's Core Competencies, take an active Leadership role in promoting a safe work culture, interfacing with all disciplines of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement opportunities for quartz draw furnace performance, inclusive of larger scale yield challenges, asset reliability (including obsolescence concerns), gaging, and foundational design.
• Analyze and improve performance tracking of running furnaces, identify variation sources, and implement action plans through partnership with manufacturing teams to improve furnace yields.
• Provide technical support to global manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and/or optimize/standardize global furnace assets, processes, and procedures.
• Develop a cadence of ongoing furnace training with global teams to bolster operational expertise among manufacturing resources and establish/maintain standard processes across sites.
• Partner with maintenance teams to develop preventative maintenance strategies and repair plans.
• Collaborate with tungsten engineer on new set‑up design including assembly and part drawings, BOMs, machining and fabrication instructions.
• Integrate all critical documents into quality management system.
• Create/update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all furnace set‑up processes and generate safety job instructions.
• Participate in new tool design reviews; manage all engineering test requests and management of change (MOC) process, both internally and externally.
• Review part prints for accuracy, tolerance feasibility, and material specifications.
• Create RFQs; send to vendors for tooling and capital quotes, analyze the quotes, make the recommendations to Purchasing.
• Develop contingency plan for single source operations and materials; manage validation plans for associated qualifications/changes.
• Communicate the quality requirements that are needed to meet expectations for furnace set‑ups.
• Lead strategic programs related to critical furnace materials.
• Discover process differences between the three global furnace operations, test each method, and train each site on which method is the best practice.
• Oversee furnace trials and testing to ensure accuracy of the test and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field, preferred Mechanical or Glass Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing work environment (required).
• Strong leadership and motivation skills within all layers of the business.
• Collaborative style to pull expertise and feedback on challenges from internal teams and work together to generate/action solutions.
• Confident communications, both written and verbal.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven organization skills, both in staffing and logistics within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MBA.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (preferred), with solid statistical analysis and problem‑solving expertise.
• SAP experience (or comparable ERP knowledge).
• Working knowledge of Solid Works and/or CAD.

Key Relationships

• Reports to the Senior Director of Operations Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology, Maintenance, and Suppliers.

Travel Requirements

10%-20% of travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Variable compensation including a base salary and bonus.
• Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training.
• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Dental Coverage.
• Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) plan with Company Match.
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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