AGC | Process Technology Leader, AVO (Corp.), Bellefontaine, OH - AGC Group : Job Details

Get to Know Us: AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries. Culture: Expectations are high and team successes are celebrated. We believe in the power of skilled, engaged, and united teamwork backed by open, honest communication. Integrity matters most and is essential for building trust with teammates and with customers. Summary of Position: The Process Technology Leader - AVO is within the corporate structure having visibility across all production sites of AANA. Within this structure, you will lead a team of Engineers & Technical Specialists within your technology area to provide both new & standardized manufacturing process solutions to meet the evolving cost, capability, and capacity demands of the business. In this role, you will closely interface with other internal functional areas, other regions, and equipment / tooling sources. You will remain up to date with industry trends through benchmarking, expositions, etc. to achieve the most effective solutions while improving cross-functional processes. Location: Bellefontaine OH, Elizabethtown KY, or Farmington Hills MI Travel: 20% - 40%, primarily within the North American region. Responsibilities:

• You will lead a team to develop, validate, and implement strategies for new manufacturing processes to secure machine KPI improvement for reduced cost, to introduce new manufacturing process capability, and to ensure sufficient process capacity to manage the businesses identified in the mid-term plan.
• Implementation of the strategies includes the confirmation of process KPI's and investments for new business RFQ's to Finance, the confirmation of manufacturing feasibility to the project team, the monitoring of each site engineering development activity to ensure standards compliance, and the maintenance / training of standard recipes for your technology area.
• You will communicate a clear and compelling image of how your team is connected to the business goals of the division.
• You will foster an environment of trust within and between teams in which risks are anticipated and a failure of complex technology is an avenue for personal growth.
• You will empower your team members to make decisions at the lowest possible level with accountability.

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7 or more years of engineering experience with 3 or more years in a supervisory role preferably in the automotive space.
• Expertise industrializing chemical bonding and soldering processes considering manual through fully automated hardware and software solutions such as robotics, PLC's, HMI's, non-contact inspection, & PID closed-loop process control.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, project management principles, the interpretation of technical drawings, and industrial/safety standards.

What can AGC Offer You? We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, paid company holidays, 401k with Company match, free uniforms, and opportunities for career advancement. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - To be considered applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.