Process Engineer - MSVD Coating Process
About The Position
Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Process Engineer to support its Magnetron Sputtered Vacuum Deposition (MSVD) coating operation in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The role supports a manufacturing process that produces high-performance architectural glass and contributes to product quality, process stability, throughput, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will provide technical support to production, monitor process and product performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead data-driven continuous improvement work. The role works closely with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and operators, and supports product trials, process development, and equipment improvement projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience utilizing process data to drive decisions and improvements.
- Effective communication and project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in glass manufacturing, vacuum coating, thin-film technology, metals, chemical processing, or other continuous manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools.
- Understanding of coating technologies, vacuum systems, and industrial process controls.
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects from conception through implementation.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily technical support for the MSVD coating process and production operations.
- Monitor and analyze process performance, product quality, and production efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste, increase throughput, and optimize coating performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven problem-solving techniques.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and quality issues.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and process standards.
- Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Support new product trials, process development activities, and equipment improvement projects.
- Use statistical analysis and process data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Work closely with operators to ensure process consistency and promote operational excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
