• (2 positions available)
• Provide root cause analysis and evaluation of areas and process in the hot end which will allow the plant to maximize yields, product quality and meet budgeted costs.
• Interact with contractors as needed to complete projects
• Incumbent will coordinate and integrate all activities in order that plant equipment and systems are efficiently utilized/maintained. Also includes monitoring and reviewing safety/housekeeping requirements for Hot End.
• Continuously works with plant and corporate engineering group to improve existing process designs to reduce production costs.
• Provides consultation, analysis evaluation and review on problems of automation, advanced methods and equipment, material handling, etc. Develops and implements appropriate computer applications in process engineering.
• Constantly alert for technological developments in the glass and related industries. Pursues appropriate developments through tests/analysis and communicates the results to interested personnel.
• Maintains strong working relationship with other process improvers in the factory, and jointly implements hot end and coating application and developments.
• Maintains cognizance of design and development trends as applied to safety code or other regulatory body or agency trends, and modifies and pursues long-term plans accordingly.
• Supports department 5S initiatives
• Help develop training relevant to improvement projects and other areas as appropriate.
• Implement effective process control methods to sustain improvements before considering a project complete.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical experience) is required.
• Experience with Pollution Control Plant operations in a continuous manufacturing environment desired.
• Practical experience in Batch plant and Furnace operations, Float Glass Forming, Annealing and/or online CVD coating is desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment
• Intermediate proficiency in MS office, specifically MS Excel

Qualifications Desired:

• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills (Six Sigma)
• Strong in analytical, innovative and strategic competencies

Experience

• 3 year(s): 3 years of experience in a glass manufacturing facility

• 3 year(s): Glass manufacturing production; glass furnaces, annealing, cutting, and conveying of float glass; automated glass handling and conveying controls using HMIS; and float glass defect identification and analysis. Knowledge of ceramic materials and CAD design systems is required.