• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Type: Permanent
• Job #46620

Advanced Automotive Mirror Glass Processing

• Lead process development for precision cutting, tempering, coating, and laminating of mirror-grade glass.
• Optimize reflective and protective coating applications, including aluminum, chrome, anti-fog, and anti-glare technologies.
• Develop and validate advanced bonding and lamination methods for multi-layer mirror assemblies.

• Design, implement, and optimize robust, scalable manufacturing processes with high repeatability and yield.
• Utilize DOE, SPC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to solve complex production challenges.
• Evaluate and qualify new equipment, tooling, and automation technologies to support process advancement.

• Collaborate closely with product and design engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve material utilization, and streamline assembly processes.
• Balance optical performance, durability, quality, and cost-effectiveness in all process solutions.

• Partner with R&D and operations teams to industrialize emerging mirror and glass technologies.
• Challenge existing manufacturing assumptions and introduce innovative solutions that improve performance and efficiency.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for glass processing across cross-functional initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in glass processing, coatings, mirror manufacturing, or display technologies.
• Automotive industry experience is highly desirable; candidates from consumer electronics, architectural glass, appliance, or touch display industries are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience working within high-volume manufacturing environments with demanding quality standards.
• Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of coating technologies including PVD, CVD, sputtering, and chemical deposition.
• Expertise in bonding, lamination, adhesion, and glass failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and FMEA methodologies.
• Proven ability to drive process optimization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized automotive manufacturer.
• Play a leading role in cutting-edge glass and mirror technology development.
• Influence high-impact manufacturing innovation and process strategy.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment with strong growth potential.
• If you are passionate about advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and driving innovation within glass technologies, we would love to hear from you.