R&D Engineer at Pilkington North America, Inc. in Northwood, Ohio

Job Description:

Primary Duties:

Provide technical expertise, fundamental research, and NMI/manufacturing support in the areas of:

• Pre-process


• Ceramic enamel and silver paste selection


• Heated grid design


• Printing


• Soldering


• Lamination

Focus on development, manage capability, manufacturing improvement projects

• Evaluate new technologies


• Develop new processes and products and assist with implementation into production


• Provide technical support to the business unit for feasibility, design, and quotation

• Provide technical assistance to customers in the development of new products and procedures


• Act as direct contact with key suppliers


• Participate in Global Manufacturing Excellence team meetings


• Diagnose and resolve problems and effectively report results


• Perform required silver and enamel testing


• Conduct lead-free soldering development as part of a global project


• Assemble and laminate complex constructions


• Support TS16949 by managing quality procedures and maintaining equipment calibration


• Conduct Process Improver training for fabrication and AA manufacturing


• Support OE manufacturing by traveling to the plants to assist with problem analysis

 Competencies Needed for Success:

• Passion for Excellence


• Innovation and Change


• Decision-Making

 Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering, or related field


• Excellent organizational skills


• Good analytical problem-solving skills


• Computer skills, including MS Office.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience in process/development engineering


• Experience in a manufacturing environment


• Understanding of Six Sigma quality improvement, Green Belt certification


• Knowledge of automotive environment, including PPAP and TS16949.


• Use of statistical analysis software


• Basic CAD design knowledge


• Lamination Experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Skills

Required

• Decision Making


• Innovation & Change


• Passion for Excellence


• Good Organizer


• Analytical

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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