Glass Shaping Engineer

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


• Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment


• Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations


• Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards


• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles


• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope:

• Participates in, and supports, global R&D development projects


• Partners with manufacturing, as required, to provide technical support for automotive glass production.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Innovation and Change - Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutions


• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction.


• Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.

Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, glass related field, or equivalent experience


• Engineering knowledge of glass


• 2-5 years of experience working with glass manufacturing and/or development engineering


• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)


• Able to travel 20% of the time

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience with glass coatings


• Understanding of Six Sigma quality improvement


• Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA


• Mechanical aptitude

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and 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.