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Process Engineer

ID
2024-2284
Category
Engineering
Position Type
Full-Time
Location : Location
US-OH-Crestline

Overview

Vitro, the #1 manufacturer and distributor of automotive glass in North America, is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team.  This person will partner with Engineering Team members such as the Automation Engineers, peer Process Engineers, Quality Engineers and Technicians working together for best-in-class performance initiatives.  This position will be located at our fabricating plant in Crestline, OH.
 
We offer an exciting and fast paced working environment, challenging responsibility, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Process Engineers are responsible for design and implementation of production process modifications and engineering projects to increase plant safety, quality, efficiency and to reduce variable costs.
  • Development of project plans related to engineering assignments and assistance in developing short and medium range plans, providing information for Project Expense requests and ACT's related to plant and process engineering (including basic technical information, vendor contract, review of technical data and performance of technical study projects) to assist in decision-making for expensed and capital project improvements.
  • Utilize effective cost controls and sound engineering judgment in the timely planning and implementation of projects and other work assignments to contribute to plant productivity and profitability goals and objectives.
  • Work with maintenance and production to provide technological guidance and assistance in developing equipment operational and maintenance procedures to ensure equipment can perform at optimum levels on a consistent basis.
  • Utilize QIP, SPC and other such techniques and procedures in equipment/process design and in the establishment of vendor specifications and other work activities to contribute to continuous improvement activities and to best meet customer requirements.
  • Implement and emphasize safety, health and environmental control policies and procedures in both personal work activities and in equipment/process design and modifications in order to contribute to and ensure plant/company safety and health goals are achieved.
  • Teach and train production staff to perform per the process defined in each area.
  • Own resolution of concerns brought up by team members, tracking of work orders to completion, and timely updates to work instructions as modifications or enhancements are identified.
  • Attend daily GEMBA walks to understand production opportunities affecting daily line performance.
  • Other tasks as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Ceramic Engineering) or an equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in production/process engineering desireable; automotive industry experience is a plus.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools desired.

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EEO Notice
Vitro is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of Vitro’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email vaucommunications@vitro.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please email vaucommunications@vitro.com. Please do not inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages received for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.