Essential Functions: • Apply engineering knowledge and experience to R&D and manufacturing glass products and processes • Evaluate technical feasibility of existing processes to meet the manufacturing requirements of new automotive programs • Support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance • Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments, to identify process improvement opportunities • Conduct trials and analyze research data to develop new or improved products and processes • Maintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents) • Prepare presentations and reports, and communicate test results of research activities to management • Provide technical input to the design and installation of process tooling to conduct testing and development activities • Maintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipment • Troubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes • Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment • Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations • Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards • Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles • Other duties as assigned by manager Scope: • Participates in, and supports, global R&D development projects • Partners 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 solutions • Customer 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: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, glass related field, or equivalent experience • Engineering knowledge of glass • 2-5 years of experience working with glass manufacturing and/or development engineering • Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) • Able to travel 20% of the time Qualifications Desired: • Experience with glass coatings • Understanding of Six Sigma quality improvement • Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA • Mechanical aptitude _____________________________________________________________________________ We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance NSG 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.