Furnace and Batch Engineer
Core
Operate, control, and maintain industrial furnaces and forehearth systems to produce high-quality fiberglass while optimizing energy usage and process efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (furnace/batch operations)
Builds
Fiberglass products for roofing and building materials
Domain
Manufacturing / Materials Science / Industrial Furnaces
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (industrial manufacturing)
Required skills
furnace operation, batch process control, SPC methods, Six Sigma, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, process optimization, energy management, data analysis, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Green Belt or Black Belt certification, ceramic/mechanical/chemical engineering background, cost reduction strategy
Technologies
thermox, SPC software, batch weighing systems
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain furnace and forehearth systems including temperature and pressure control; monitor and adjust gas-to-oxygen ratios; conduct production trials and process improvement studies; train and develop furnace technicians; manage inventory of furnace supplies; troubleshoot equipment failures and initiate repairs; document process setups and changes; optimize production efficiency and energy costs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
