Process Engineer - MSVD Coating Process

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.

• →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.

• 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.

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.

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.