Manufacturing Engineer

Fuyao Glass America • Moraine, OH

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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, process stability, safety, and continuous improvement. It works with engineering, maintenance, and production teams and provides limited day-to-day technical direction to production operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other documents; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; and communicate effectively with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations 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.
• Competence in solving difficult production problems and familiarity with production management knowledge and abilities.
• Competence in leading, communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods, turn at the waist, reach, bend, squat, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass static strength (grip) requirements.
• Visual acuity including near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production flow, process parameters, and operating conditions to identify inefficiencies, reduce variation, and improve manufacturing consistency.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and mechanical systems, investigate malfunctions and process interruptions, identify root causes, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and support the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment; coordinate with maintenance and technical personnel on equipment condition, repairs, and 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 provide guidance on procedures, 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 to production operators on equipment operation, process adherence, and troubleshooting, ensuring work follows established procedures and engineering requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time