Process Engineer

Process Engineer

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South Elgin, IL 60177

Overview

Salary Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift Day

Description

At Cat-i Glass, we take pride in creating a company environment that our employees enjoy coming to work in each day. We encourage employees to become their best! From tuition reimbursement to on-the-job learning, we support our team members in building new skills and advancing their careers.

Everything we produce is a result of the hard work and talent of our team members. We believe that when good ideas are shared, even better things can happen. Join the Cat-i Glass team today!

Cat-i Glass participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire.

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes across cutting, edge finishing, tempering, lamination, screen printing, and inspection operations. This role works cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve throughput, yield, and first-pass quality while maintaining strict process controls appropriate for precision glass fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document manufacturing routings and process parameters for CNC machining, waterjet and laser cutting, drilling, edge grinding and polishing, chemical strengthening, and thermal tempering.
• Analyze scrap, rework, and yield data to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality to define and maintain inspection gate criteria across departments.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process plans for new part geometries and substrates.
• Optimize cycle times and material utilization across cutting and lamination operations.
• Maintain and update process documentation within Epicor Kinetic (ERP) and the internal routing guide.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and maintenance teams on capital equipment specification, installation, and qualification.
• Train operators on new or revised process procedures.
• Investigate and resolve process-related nonconformances and customer complaints.
• Support screen printing process development, including registration, ink cure, and adhesion requirements.

Cat-i Glass Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• PTO
• Floating Holidays
• 401(K) Match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Friends and Family Event
• Holiday Party
• Numerous Cat-i Glass Perks throughout the year!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
• 3+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in ceramics is a plus.
• Working knowledge of thermal or chemical tempering, lamination, and precision edge finishing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems a plus
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, DOE, SPC).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced open-air manufacturing environment
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and stoop.
• The employee must regularly lift, push, and/or move over 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.