Process Engineer

Guardian Glass is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in Richburg, SC!

With $60–80M in planned capital investment over the coming years, this is an opportunity to work on meaningful upgrades, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact performance.

You’ll support a 24/7 float glass operation, partnering closely with operations, reliability, and engineering to improve safety, quality, and productivity. This role offers hands‑on problem solving, strong project ownership, and clear opportunities to grow as the site continues to evolve.

You’ll be joining a team that is collaborative, hands‑on, and closely connected to operations. Engineers are empowered to challenge the status quo, lead improvements, and see their ideas implemented on the floor. As part of a growing site with significant long‑term investment, you’ll work alongside driven teammates in an environment that supports learning, expanded responsibility, and long‑term career growth.

• Evaluate and optimize production equipment for improved production efficiency
• Optimize production schedules for more efficient labor utilization and yield
• Develop process and control parameters for operational control and improvement
• Lead continuous improvement and other complex, team‑based projects
• Improve and upgrade standard operating procedures
• Work with Reliability and Engineering to install and maintain production equipment
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during the manufacturing process
• Support the Operations team in a 24/7 environment

• Experience in a manufacturing environment applying engineering or process improvement methods
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions within a manufacturing or production environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)
• Experience with automation, electrical, or PLCs
• Materials and heat transfer knowledge

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation is based on market data and may vary according to experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance (where applicable)
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Guardian Glass is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Employment offers are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and the use of E‑Verify. For Illinois E‑Verify information, .