Pittsburgh Glass Works · 1 day ago
Tank Engineer
Meadville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPittsburgh Glass Works, part of Vitro, North America's largest manufacturer of architectural and automotive glass, is seeking a Glass/Ceramic/Chemical Engineer for their Tank Department. The role involves directing batching, melting, and forming operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals while coordinating with various teams and improving operational efficiency.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Coordinating and directing production activities of the batch plant, tanks, baths, and lehrs
Making decisions and assuming responsibility for meeting unit goals
Reviewing and analyzing the various unit production and quality reports, and taking corrective action as necessary within the established operating parameters and procedures
Referring serious or unusual circumstances to the Manager, Float Process for directions and maintaining close communications with the Wareroom, Quality Control, and other staff functions to assure efficient control of operations and to improve performance
Making recommendations to the Manager, Float Process regarding new methods, new equipment, organization, and general improvement of the Department and glass quality
Completing a thorough inspection of the tank refractory structure to determine condition daily
Coordinating the ordering of material, supplies and equipment used in the process as needed
Keeping abreast of technological improvements to the process through contact with Vitro Research and other Vitro Tank facilities
Exercising engineering skills and basic knowledge of the process and related equipment to determine those areas of least efficient operation and those most penalizing to quality
Developing new methods or changes to equipment which leads to general improvement in the operation
Helping administer a positive training and safety program to assure maximum performance
Creating an atmosphere of confidence, mutual trust and respect with the tank employees
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in glass, ceramic or chemical engineering
minimum of two years' experience in production or process engineering
demonstrated leadership
judgment
administrative ability
alert and flexible to group details and use in making decisions in the face of rapidly changing conditions
Preferred
equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
General knowledge of float glass batch, melting and forming processes
Company
Pittsburgh Glass Works
Pittsburgh Glass Works manufactures and supplies automotive glass products.
1001-5000 employees
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