Process Engineer

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a Process Engineer at our Carleton Michigan Float Glass facility. We offer a unique culture that focuses on results and rewarding employees for their commitment to excellence.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Utilizing SPC, statistical methods and data analysis to improve production processes including enhancements in yield, lowering costs and increasing manufacturing up time
• Assisting in new product development and maximizing manufacturing capabilities
• Leading complex projects in a team-based environment taking advantage of your excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to facilitate process improvements and teach others
• Working with customers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions (up to 10% travel can be expected)
• Training production operators and working collaboratively with them to improve processes
• Opportunity to develop expertise in float processes and equipment to support troubleshooting and process improvements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Ceramic Engineering, or a related STEM degree plus 3 years' of manufacturing experience OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum 3 years' experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating or supporting production processes in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to utilize statistical methods and data analysis to improve production processes
• Experience working with customers to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience driving process improvements by collaborating across multiple organizational levels and disciplines
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to work autonomously on assigned projects
• 3+ years as a process engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading 8Ds to help root cause problems and put corrective actions in place

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Industries is a global company with a passion for innovation, creating value through a diverse portfolio of businesses that includes Guardian Glass, SRG Global, and other industry-leading companies. We help people improve their lives by making cars safer and more efficient, homes more comfortable and energy efficient, and businesses more productive. Our team members are empowered to look past what is to imagine what could be, working together to make it happen.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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