Manufacturing Process Engineer -- Automotive Glass Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Process Engineer — Automotive Glass Fabrication

Step into a pivotal role shaping how precision glass components are made. You will own an assigned area of our glass fabrication line, turning data and on-the-floor insights into reliable, repeatable results.

A day in the life

• Begin by reviewing weekly production metrics, spotting deficiencies, and prioritizing improvements that lift capability and reduce scrap.
• Prepare for upcoming runs by managing all process-related tooling and confirming it’s ready for changeovers.
• Walk the line with operators to troubleshoot issues in real time, reduce defects, increase throughput, and improve dimensional capability.
• Verify that components conform to customer specifications through checks and documentation.
• Issue or revise drawings and process sheets as continuous improvements are validated.
• Coach operators to safely and effectively run plant equipment and machinery.

How you’ll drive improvement

• Apply Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, and Pareto analysis to stabilize and enhance the process.
• Implement sustained changes that cut scrap and boost capability across your area of responsibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure tooling, methods, and documentation are synchronized with production needs.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical), or an equivalent technical degree, or applicable years of automotive glass processing experience.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Background with manufacturing equipment or assembly lines.

Technical toolkit

• Comfort using Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, and Pareto tools to drive and sustain production performance.
• Advanced/intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

What makes you successful here

• Hands-on problem-solver with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator with high initiative.
• Deep understanding of processes and their interactions.
• Willingness to work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

Our values Safety · Accountability · Results Oriented · Team Approach · Customer Focused · Integrity and Ethics