Process Engineer

Carlex Glass America, LLC • Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

The Process Engineer will be responsible for the engineering of assigned areas of glass fabrication, managing process-related tooling, and troubleshooting line operations. This role involves developing and implementing continuous improvements to enhance capability and reduce scrap, verifying component conformance to customer specifications, and analyzing production results to identify and implement necessary improvements. The Process Engineer will also work closely with operators to reduce defects, increase throughput, and improve product dimensional capability, as well as train operators on the safe and effective operation of plant equipment and machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical) or any equivalent technical degree or applicable years of automotive glass processing experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment or assembly lines
• Solid understanding of Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, Pareto and other tools to improve and sustain production levels
• Proven understanding of tools, quality of product and ability to implement improvements to operations
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in a team environment
• High Initiative
• Excellent ability to understand processes and interactions
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certified is preferred
• 3+ years in a Manufacturing Environment preferred
• PLC experience preferred
• Fluent in use of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Responsibilities

• Engineering of assigned area of glass fabrication
• Manage process related tooling in preparation for each production run
• Trouble-shoot line operations
• Issue and revise drawing and process sheets as a result of continuous improvement in the process.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement in capability and/or scrap reduction
• Verify conformance of components to customer specifications
• Analyze weekly production results, identify deficiencies and implement the necessary improvements
• Work with operators to reduce defects, increase throughput and improve the products’ dimensional capability
• Train operators how to safely and effectively operate plant equipment and machinery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level