Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer-Glass Specialist

Dover Food Retail•Chester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is seeking a senior-level manufacturing engineer to improve manufacturing processes in a highly automated glass process line. The role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity to achieve key performance indicators and company goals. DFR is a leading manufacturer of display cases, specialty products, refrigeration systems, power systems, and comprehensive services, known for innovating glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies under brands like HillPhoenix and Anthony. As part of the Dover Corporation, DFR emphasizes creativity, customer-centric innovation, and strong customer relationships.

Requirements

Four (4) year degree is required; a degree in an Engineering discipline is preferred.
Five (5) years of experience in the glass manufacturing processes, glass thermal tempering process, and equipment troubleshooting.
Three (3) years of Engineering experience implementing or optimizing high-automation processes.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Experienced in Glass manufacturing processes: Cutting, seaming, thermal tempering, silk-screen printing, and paint coating.
Experienced in troubleshooting glass automation equipment, HMI, and recipe creation.
Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve complex manufacturing systems.
Coordinate and support new product introduction and department expansions.
Presentation of technical information.
Experience with 2D CAD (3D is a plus).
Experience with facility layout design.

Nice To Haves

3D CAD experience

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes by developing, evaluating, and improving methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs equipment and workspace layout for maximum efficiency and safety.
Serves as the technical expert for all matters related to glass manufacturing processes, including glass thermal tempering, paint coating, silk-screen printing, and glass lamination.
Acts as a technical advisor for glass equipment and technology, providing support during installation, recipe setup, and associate training.
Confers with the technical team on troubleshooting and repair activities.
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Provides design input to New Product Development (NPD) and Design to Value (DTV) engineering teams to ensure optimal manufacturability for glass products.
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout, and establishing/implementing Design For Manufacture (DFM) plans.
Evaluates capital equipment investments, coordinates quotes, prepares cost justifications, and manages the implementation and success of capital equipment projects.
Conducts make vs. buy analysis of components of the existing product.
Coordinates project implementation by monitoring and assigning daily tasks and schedules to third-party technical service companies, automation companies, and internal project members.
Provides accurate and timely project progress and results tracking.
Leads advanced problem-solving teams as assigned.