Process Engineer

Cat-i Glass•South Elgin, IL

20d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Cat i Glass, we take pride in creating a company environment that our employees enjoy coming to work in each day. We encourage employees to become their best! From tuition reimbursement to on-the-job learning, we support our team members in building new skills and advancing their careers. Everything we produce is a result of the hard work and talent of our team members. We believe that when good ideas are shared, even better things can happen. Join the Cat-i Glass team today! Cat-i Glass participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes across cutting, edge finishing, tempering, lamination, screen printing, and inspection operations. This role works cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve throughput, yield, and first-pass quality while maintaining strict process controls appropriate for precision glass fabrication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
3+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in ceramics is a plus.
Working knowledge of thermal or chemical tempering, lamination, and precision edge finishing processes.
Experience with ERP/MES systems a plus
Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, DOE, SPC).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

Develop and document manufacturing routings and process parameters for CNC machining, waterjet and laser cutting, drilling, edge grinding and polishing, chemical strengthening, and thermal tempering.
Analyze scrap, rework, and yield data to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
Partner with Quality to define and maintain inspection gate criteria across departments.
Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process plans for new part geometries and substrates.
Optimize cycle times and material utilization across cutting and lamination operations.
Maintain and update process documentation within Epicor Kinetic (ERP) and the internal routing guide.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) on the shop floor.
Collaborate with equipment vendors and maintenance teams on capital equipment specification, installation, and qualification.
Train operators on new or revised process procedures.
Investigate and resolve process-related nonconformances and customer complaints.
Support screen printing process development, including registration, ink cure, and adhesion requirements.