Manufacturing Engineer

Fuyao Glass America • Moraine, OH

14d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer analyzes, improves, and supports manufacturing processes and production equipment for FGA’s automotive glass operation in the Lamination Pre-assembly department. The role supports production efficiency, product quality, equipment reliability, safety, and process consistency through engineering analysis, troubleshooting, process monitoring, and collaboration with production and maintenance teams.

The position also provides limited day-to-day technical direction to production operators, supports equipment installation and maintenance activities, and reviews technical documentation and production requirements. Key performance indicators include output, yield, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions, and to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively and interact with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform turning, reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds; ability to pass static strength (grip) requirements.
• Visual acuity sufficient for near vision, far vision, depth perception, color identification, and field of vision.
• Ability to wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production flow, process parameters, and operating conditions to identify inefficiencies, reduce variation, and improve process consistency, efficiency, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and mechanical systems, investigate malfunctions and process interruptions, determine root causes, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair activities for manufacturing equipment; coordinate with maintenance and technical personnel on equipment condition, repairs, and operational adjustments.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, throughput, and product performance while reducing defects.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, and production teams to resolve technical and operational problems and support process adjustments and corrective actions.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, process documents, and production specifications to support manufacturing activities and compliance with operational and quality requirements.
• Monitor production performance and analyze process and equipment data to identify trends, defects, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide limited technical direction and work coordination for production operators regarding equipment operation, process adherence, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or reassigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time