Glass Forming Process Engineer

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
BENEFITS:

Cash Incentive Plan: Bonus Eligibility
Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching with a non-elective contribution based on your combined age and years of service
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
Career Advancement
Paid Time Off

About the company
Nipro is a global healthcare company committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering innovative medical solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Glass Forming Process Engineer acts as a catalyst to transform molten glass from the conditioner/forehearth into repeatable, discrete tubes that meet customer dimensional and cosmetic requirements. This position works closely with furnace and cold end operations to ensure optimal glass flow through the drawing lines and finished packaging. As such, this position is instrumental in troubleshooting machinery, particularly inline inspection equipment, along with conveyors and autopackers to ensure continuous flow for high-volume production lines.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Lead and optimize glass tube forming operations on Vello drawing lines, ensuring stable and efficient production
Establish and maintain process parameters to achieve consistent tube diameter, wall thickness, concentricity, and surface quality
Assess and determine proper ring and bell sizing configurations to support targeted tube diameters and product specifications, ensuring optimal glass distribution and forming stability
Partner with furnace teams to maintain consistent glass temperature, viscosity, and flow characteristics feeding the Vello lines
Collaborate with cold end operations to optimize downstream processes including inline inspection, cutting, conveying, and autopacking
Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving forming-related issues impacting quality or production efficiency
Diagnoses and correct issues related to Vello forming equipment (rings, bells, mandrels, burners, and cooling systems), tube geometry variation, inline inspection systems, conveyors, and autopackers
Support setup, changeovers, and optimization of Vello lines for different product sizes and specifications
Evaluate and implement tooling improvements to enhance process stability and product quality
Support quality investigations related to forming defects (ovality, wall variation, etc.)
Develop and document efficient “setups” to ensure repeatable shift-to-shift target pack rate execution
Assist with the start-up of the melter and cold end processes
Monitor process performance using SPC and other analytical tools
Track and improve KPIs such as yield, scrap, uptime, and efficiency
Commit to the execution and evolution of continuous improvement and operational excellence objectives by supporting process design, problem solving, knowledge sharing, and measurable operating results
Support site OpEx coordinator, employee teams, and cross-functional improvement efforts to ensure improvements are implemented, measured, sustained, and linked to productivity and site objectives
Perform any additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIPRO (Skills)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field preferred)
1-3+ years of experience in glass forming or high-temperature continuous manufacturing.
Proficiency with data analysis and problem-solving tools (SPC, RCA)
Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
Hands-on, results-driven mindset

PREFERRED SKILLS

Knowledge of glass furnaces, forehearths, Vello design (preferred)
Strong understanding of glass forming principles and thermal control
Hands-on experience with forming tooling (rings, bells) and diameter changeovers
Familiarity with inline inspection systems and automation

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

High-impact role in manufacturing operations
Opportunity to improve process efficiency and quality
Collaborative work environment
Career growth within a global organization

NIPRO delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.
Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all. Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together. We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.