Process Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional attendance and reliability
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; promote safe work practices
• Monitor and maintain proper batch storage, delivery, weighing, and mixing
• Cook with Quality Control and raw material carriers to approve unloading of materials
• Evaluate batch plant control system data and make adjustments to maintain process efficiency and control
• Monitor and control furnace and forehearth operations to ensure optimal glass formation and throughput
• Monitor and adjust critical process variables including gas firing, electric boost power, pressure, temperature, flow rates, oxygen, bubblers, glass level, and batch line
• Inspect furnace and forehearths at required intervals and address identified issues
• Absorb and guide maintenance personnel during batch and furnace repairs
• Guide and support maintenance personnel during batch and furnace repairs
• Perform minor repairs and process adjustments as required
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping and organization in all assigned areas including batch house, furnace levels, and control room
• General housekeeping duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 3–5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with coating processes, wet formed fiberglass mat processes, or similar manufacturing operations preferred
• Strong technical writing skills with high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) Lean Six Sigma skills and experience preferred
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift