Advanced Engineer R&D Shaping

Company: Pilkington North America Inc.
Location: Northwood
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Purpose: This position is responsible for working as a member of the global R&D glass shaping team to apply engineering knowledge of glass, glass bending, and tempering to design, develop, and implement innovative technologies to improve bending capabilities to meet demanding specifications in new automotive glass designs. Additionally, this position will support the automotive business unit and manufacturing facilities by providing technical bending expertise for new model development and resolution of manufacturing issues.Essential Functions:Apply engineering knowledge and experience to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processesEvaluate technical feasibility of existing processes to meet the manufacturing requirements of new automotive programsSupport the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performanceSupport implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilitiesCollaborate closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments, to identify process improvement opportunitiesConduct trials and analyze research data to develop new or improved products and processesMaintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents)Prepare presentations and reports, and communicate test results of research activities to managementProvide technical input to the design and installation of process tooling to conduct testing and development activitiesMaintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipmentTroubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processesManage risk assessments on new and modified equipmentAble to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locationsAdherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standardsAdherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Code of EthicsScope:Participates in, supports, and manages global R&D development projectsPartners with manufacturing, as required, to provide technical support for automotive glass production.Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:Innovation and Change - Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutionsCustomer Focused Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction.Passion for Excellence Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.Qualifications Required:Bachelors Degree in Engineering, glass related field, or equivalent experienceEngineering knowledge of glassMinimum 3 years of experience working with glass manufacturing and/or development engineeringDemonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniquesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)Able to travel 20% of the timeQualifications Desired:Experience with glass coatingsUnderstanding of Six Sigma quality improvementUnderstanding of DFMEA and PFMEAMechanical aptitude_____________________________________________________________________________We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistanceNSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying._____________________________________________________________________________by Jobble

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