What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer - MSVD Coating Process position at Pittsburgh Glass Works?
Shape the Future of Advanced Glass Coatings
Are you passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement? Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Process Engineer to support our advanced Magnetron Sputtered Vacuum Deposition (MSVD) coating operation in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, industry-leading coating process that produces high-performance architectural glass used in some of North America's most recognizable buildings. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in driving product quality, process stability, throughput, and operational excellence while working alongside experienced engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
What You'll Do
Required
At Vitro Architectural Glass, You'll Have The Opportunity To
The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer who is energized by solving complex process challenges, improving manufacturing performance, and driving results through collaboration and innovation. This individual will become a key contributor to the future growth and success of our coating operations.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a world-class manufacturing process, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team at Vitro Architectural Glass. Help us continue to deliver industry-leading glass products while shaping the future of architectural glass innovation.
Are you passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement? Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Process Engineer to support our advanced Magnetron Sputtered Vacuum Deposition (MSVD) coating operation in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, industry-leading coating process that produces high-performance architectural glass used in some of North America's most recognizable buildings. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in driving product quality, process stability, throughput, and operational excellence while working alongside experienced engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Utilize statistical analysis and process data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Work closely with operators to ensure process consistency and promote operational excellence.
Required
- 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 work collaboratively across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- 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.
At Vitro Architectural Glass, You'll Have The Opportunity To
- Work with one of the most advanced MSVD coating operations in the glass industry.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge coating and manufacturing technologies.
- Lead high-impact projects that directly influence plant performance and product quality.
- Collaborate with experienced technical professionals and manufacturing leaders.
- Build a rewarding career with an organization committed to innovation, sustainability, safety, and employee development.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer who is energized by solving complex process challenges, improving manufacturing performance, and driving results through collaboration and innovation. This individual will become a key contributor to the future growth and success of our coating operations.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a world-class manufacturing process, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team at Vitro Architectural Glass. Help us continue to deliver industry-leading glass products while shaping the future of architectural glass innovation.