Glass Shaping Engineer

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Northwood, OH

About The Position

Essential Functions: Apply engineering knowledge and experience to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processes Evaluate technical feasibility of existing processes to meet the manufacturing requirements of new automotive programs Support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities Collaborate closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments, to identify process improvement opportunities Conduct trials and analyze research data to develop new or improved products and processes Maintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents) Prepare presentations and reports, and communicate test results of research activities to management Provide technical input to the design and installation of process tooling to conduct testing and development activities Maintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipment Troubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles Other duties as assigned by manager Scope: Participates in, and supports, global R&D development projects Partners with manufacturing, as required, to provide technical support for automotive glass production. Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: Innovation and Change - Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutions Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction. Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, glass related field, or equivalent experience
Engineering knowledge of glass
2-5 years of experience working with glass manufacturing and/or development engineering
Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Able to travel 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience with glass coatings
Understanding of Six Sigma quality improvement
Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA
Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Apply engineering knowledge and experience to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processes
Evaluate technical feasibility of existing processes to meet the manufacturing requirements of new automotive programs
Support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance
Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments, to identify process improvement opportunities
Conduct trials and analyze research data to develop new or improved products and processes
Maintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents)
Prepare presentations and reports, and communicate test results of research activities to management
Provide technical input to the design and installation of process tooling to conduct testing and development activities
Maintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipment
Troubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes
Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment
Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations
Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards
Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
Other duties as assigned by manager