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Lead cross-functional OEM program launches from prototype to production, ensuring timelines, cost, and quality meet Vitro and customer requirements. Act as customer-facing APQP liaison, manage risks, run gate reviews, ensure APQP/TS16949 compliance, and transfer program accountability to manufacturing.

Operate, maintain, and improve R&D and plant laboratory equipment; perform SOP tests and sample prep; collect and document data; troubleshoot hardware and control software; manage spare parts and vendor relationships; support process/product improvement projects and lab-to-manufacturing implementation.

Designs, builds, and maintains laboratory and plant-level test equipment and instrumentation. Leads product and process improvement projects, develops prototypes and measurement protocols, collaborates with production/controls/quality, interfaces with vendors, and documents results. Provides technical guidance, implements control systems, and ensures measurement processes are statistically robust and production-ready.

Design, build, maintain, and improve laboratory and plant-level test and measurement equipment. Develop instrumentation, prototypes, and data interfaces; lead process and product improvement projects; collaborate with controls, production, and quality teams; draft technical documentation and provide training.

Lead development of process modeling, control, and optimization technologies from concept to commercialization. Perform technology scouting, project planning, CFD and heat-transfer modeling, optimization, and data analysis. Coordinate cross-functional teams, define safety requirements, and present findings. Support process improvements and travel up to 30% for project execution.

Supervise and coordinate all plant accounting functions including cost estimating, month/year-end close, inventory controls, production reporting, accounts payable resolution, and maintenance of production cost systems (SAP). Train staff, ensure internal controls, provide timely financial reports to Plant Controller, and liaise with other plant counterparts.

Create production plans from forecasts and inventory targets; forecast and order materials for JIT delivery; release and route work orders; schedule and evaluate domestic and international shipments; support supply chain and inventory tasks; apply lean principles for continuous improvement.

Lead Technical Services and Sustainability functions to support customers, architects, and fabricators. Provide field support, manage product warranties and claims, influence legislation/standards, certify program participants, demonstrate glass performance for energy and aesthetics, and oversee sustainability program management and stakeholder communications to grow Vitro product use.

Design and implement production process modifications and engineering projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Develop project plans, cost controls, and vendor specifications. Support equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance procedures. Use continuous improvement tools (QIP, SPC, Six Sigma) and CAD where applicable. Troubleshoot mechanical problems, manage projects to timelines, and communicate with operators, management, and vendors. Emphasize safety, health, and environmental controls on the plant floor and in the office.