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Guardian Industries

Guardian Industries is a global company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with operations across North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company employs 7,600 people and specializes in manufacturing high-performance float glass, coated and fabricated glass products for various applications, including architectural, residential, and transportation. Guardian aims to be a preferred partner for its customers and communities, focusing on responsible practices and innovation in glass technology.

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 Your Job
 
 
 
 We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduler to manage and optimize manufacturing schedules in alignment with the company&rsquo;s Master Production Plan. In this role, you will ensure product availability, streamline production processes, and coordinate closely with Master Planners and cross-functional teams. Your work will directly support operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the effective use of resources across the plant.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 Create, update, and manage manufacturing schedules to meet production targets and customer demand.
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 Follow and execute the Master Plan provided by the Master Planning team.
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 Manage the Plant Stocking Program, ensuring appropriate stock levels.
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 Secure product availability on time and in fill while considering constraints in production and warehousing.
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 Optimize the use of resources by focusing on controllable costs and minimizing waste.
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 Collaborate closely with Master Planners to anticipate and address impacts from short-term capacity constraints, bottlenecks, or surpluses.
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 Monitor KPIs, analyze performance gaps, and implement corrective actions when needed.
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 Ensure IT tools &amp; systems are used according to the Code of Conduct and Compliance &amp; Ethics policy.
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 Provide back up for the team.
 
 
 
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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Proven experience in production scheduling, supply chain planning, or manufacturing operations.
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 Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
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 Excellent Command of English.
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 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Proficiency in planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OMP, or similar).
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 Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
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 Sense of Urgency
 
 
 
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 What Will Put You Ahead
 
 
 
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 Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
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 Advanced knowledge of scheduling methodologies and continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma).
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 Ability to anticipate risks, propose solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
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 Strong ability to balance customer needs with operational constraints.
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 Demonstrated success in improving KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, or inventory accuracy.
 
 
 
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 At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world&rsquo;s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You&rsquo;ll find our glass in homes offices and cars and in some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic projects.
 
 
 At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
 
 
 Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
 
 
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Production Scheduler

<div>Your Job
Guardian Glass is looking for a motivated Electromechanical Technician with a passion for safety to join our team in Kingsburg, CA! Electromechanical Techs are responsible for performing highly diversified maintenance to production machines and plant facility equipment, on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic for both troubleshooting and repairs in support of efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers' needs.
Shift : 12 hour rotating shifts Days/Nights (5am-5pm &amp; 5pm-5am). Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Pay: $36.00 an hour and up
Our Team
At Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. To learn more about Guardian Glass, visit www.guardianglass.com .
What You Will Do<ul><li>
Perform highly diversified maintenance to production machines and plant facility's equipment, on control logic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic for both troubleshooting and repairs
</li><li>Able to take on installation projects assigned by controls engineers
</li><li>Perform basic fabrication duties and responsibilities (welding, cutting, forming,)
</li><li>Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust with limited operational experience
</li><li>Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
</li><li>Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment
</li><li>Troubleshoot diagnose, and correct problems in PLC controllers and process automation systems
</li><li>Comply with all safety &amp; environmental regulations and maintain clean and orderly work
</li><li>Read and interpret a wide range of electrical schematics and mechanical system drawings
</li><li>Perform tasks such as lifting (up to 50lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, and high-volume environment
</li></ul>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)<ul><li>
Five (5) years or more of industrial maintenance experience
</li><li>Three (3) or more years' experience with Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic and ability to navigate through logic
</li><li>Experience navigating through electrical schematics to troubleshoot issues with equipment
</li><li>Experience using DMM, Megger, oscilloscope, and other electronic testing equipment
</li><li>Ability to identify and explain electrical controls on a test bench
</li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead<ul><li>
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming
</li><li>Experience with welding and fabrication
</li></ul>At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products, and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation, and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices, and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aqu&iacute; , or tu ).</div>

Electromechanical Technician

<div>Your Job
Guardian in Middle East is strengthening Glass Technology and Development (GTD) capability in the region, we are searching for Senior Development Scientist/ Senior Research Engineer, to be based in the Middle East (Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia or Ras Al Khaimah, UAE) and focuses on developing new products and technologies.
The selected candidate will work on innovations in large area sputter coating products and technologies for architectural glass application that reduce energy consumption, enhance building performance, and support sustainable design.
Our Team
The Research &amp; Development team is a global, collaborative group focused on innovation in glass coating technologies. The team works closely with multiple functions to develop and launch advanced solutions for the market. 
As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and grow within a dynamic and innovation-driven environment.
What You Will Do
<ul><li>Develop and launch new thin film technologies and products globally
</li><li>Create and manage development plans and align with all stakeholders</li><li>
Lead change management during new product or technology launches</li><li>
Share knowledge and build capabilities across teams</li><li>
Act as technical expert to support production teams and solve issues</li><li>
Identify external best practices and bring improvements to processes</li><li>
Apply structured development approach (e.g., stage gate methodology)</li><li>
Enhance technical understanding of products and processes</li><li>
Present ideas and plans clearly to different stakeholders</li><li>
Work in global, cross-functional and multicultural teams</li><li>
Collaborate closely with operations on product launch and transfer</li></ul>
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related field
</li><li>Experience in thin film technology (vacuum sputtering)
</li><li>Experience in experimentation and statistical analysis
</li><li>Previous experience leading scientists or technicians
</li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead
<ul><li>Master's or PhD in relevant field
</li><li>Experience in thin film technologies (especially magnetron sputtering)
</li><li>Knowledge of process improvement (stability, quality, yield, throughput)
</li><li>Experience with coating and characterization tools (e.g., Zeiss, RGA, plasma systems)
</li><li>Experience with QC lab equipment and coating testing methods
</li><li>Knowledge of failure analysis and process improvement methods (FMEA)
</li><li>Experience working on complex technical problems and solutions
</li><li>Understanding of structured product/process development frameworks
</li><li>Experience with thin film modeling and optical simulation tools
</li></ul>At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.</div>

Senior Research and Development Scientist

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 Your Job
 
 
 
 As a Quality Engineer at Guardian Glass, you will support maintaining quality standards and help improve processes to ensure our products meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with different teams to learn and apply quality tools that help maintain our reputation for product excellence. This role is a great opportunity for fresh graduates or those with basic knowledge of manufacturing who want to build a career in quality management.
 
 
 
 Our Team
 
 
 
 We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 Support the Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
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 Help identify and solve quality issues quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
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 Assist in continuous improvement projects to make production processes better and more efficient.
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 Learn and apply basic quality control procedures such as checking product samples and monitoring production.
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 Collect and analyse simple quality data to help prevent defects.
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 Support supplier quality checks by reviewing material documents and helping resolve quality concerns.
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 Assist in training production operators on quality standards and procedures.
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 Work with customer service teams to address customer feedback and complaints.
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 Help prepare reports and follow up on customer inquiries related to product quality.
 
 
 
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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
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 Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and interest in quality management.
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 Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn quality tools and techniques.
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 Good communication skills and ability to work well with different teams.
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 Customer-focused with a positive attitude towards problem-solving.
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 Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
 
 
 
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 What Will Put You Ahead
 
 
 
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 Internship or project experience related to manufacturing or quality.
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 Familiarity with basic quality concepts such as inspections or data recording.
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 Any certifications or training in quality (e.g., basic Six Sigma or quality courses) are a plus but not required.
 
 
 
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 At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world&rsquo;s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You&rsquo;ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic projects.
 
 
 At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
 
 
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Quality Engineer

<div>Your Job
As a Purchase Scheduler EU , you will play a key role in ensuring the right glass products are available at the right time across European plants. You translate Master Planning signals into effective intercompany purchase schedules, balancing service, cost, inventory, and operational constraints to protect regional OTIF performance.
Our Team
You will join the EU Planning &amp; Supply Chain team, working closely with Master Planning, Production, Warehouse, Shipping, and Logistics teams across Europe. The team is responsible for synchronizing supply flows between plants to support customer demand and regional performance goals.
What You Will Do
<ul><li>Turn Master Planning requirements into accurate and executable intercompany purchase schedules across EU plants
</li><li>Proactively manage supply deviations by adjusting purchase plans to protect customer service and OTIF results
</li><li>Balance inventory, lead time, freight cost, and capacity constraints to support efficient material flow
</li><li>Collaborate daily with Production, WH/SH, and Logistics teams to align purchasing decisions with operational realities
</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize purchasing, scheduling, and sourcing processes
</li><li>Support team resilience by providing backup coverage for other EU Purchase Schedulers when needed
</li></ul>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
<ul><li>Experience in purchasing, supply planning, scheduling, or materials planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment
</li><li>Working knowledge of ERP systems.
</li><li>Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic, multi-site European supply chain environment
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a service-oriented mindset
</li><li>Comfortable working cross-functionally with planning, production, and logistics teams
</li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead
<ul><li>Experience with intercompany purchasing and multi-plant sourcing (MPS)
</li><li>Understanding of OTIF, ATP, safety stock, and inventory optimization concepts
</li><li>Exposure to glass, process manufacturing, or capital-intensive production environments
</li><li>Confidence in challenging planning assumptions and proposing data-driven improvements
</li><li>Experience working in a regional or EU-wide planning role
</li></ul>At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
#LI-MM2</div>

Purchase Scheduler EU

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 Your Job
 
 
 
 Guardian is seeking a
 
 Process Engineer
 
 
 specializing in Vacuum Coater Processes.
 
 In this role, you will leverage your process expertise to support and advance the company&rsquo;s environmental, health, safety, and stewardship goals. By ensuring consistent product quality and driving cost-effective manufacturing, you will play a key role in creating competitive advantages that contribute to Guardian&rsquo;s business success.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
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 Lead the design and optimization of coating processes for current and upcoming product projects.
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 of the global development team
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 Serve as an integral member of the global development team, contributing to new thin film process technology, product launches, product transfers and process improvement initiatives
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 Lead an operational team in a safe and efficient manner and take ownership of vision advancement, safety, quality, and productivity.
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 Provide process engineering support to plant operations, driving improvements in quality, performance, and throughput of vacuum coating systems.
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 Seeking opportunities to learn from the market and bring outside perceptions, the best practices and opportunities that will improve Guardian&rsquo;s process technology capability
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 Advance/deepen the underlying knowledge of our products and production processes technologies
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 Clearly present and communicate ideas, concepts, and plans across multiple levels thought the region
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 Stay up to date with industry trends, learnings and innovations to advance the business strategy
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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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 Experience in Optical Thin Film technologies and vacuum coating sputtering process for solar, semiconductor and/or architectural coated glass industries.
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 Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex technical projects by analyzing challenges, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
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 Proven expertise in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, and Lean principles, with a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Experience leading and motivating high-performing team.
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 What Will Put You Ahead
 
 
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 Hands-on experience in glass production environments, specifically working with coating lines.
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 Familiarity with thin film optical materials and expertise in thin film characterization techniques such as Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-Rite color measurement, and X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
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 Experience with thin film optical coating design and analysis software tools, including TFCalc, Optilayer, Essential Macleod, Ellipsometer, or other thin film modeling packages.
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 Experience operating and interpreting data from quality control laboratory equipment such as profilometers, HunterLab spectrophotometers, PerkinElmer instruments, and performing chemical and optical coatings durability testing.
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 Who We Are
 
 
 
 As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world&rsquo;s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You&rsquo;ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic projects.
 
 
 At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our
 
 business philosophy
 
 helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
 
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Coater Process Engineer

<div>Your Job
We are seeking an HSE Supervisor with strong Chinese - English translation capabilities to support on-site project execution and commissioning activities on a 2-year contract. This role combines safety oversight with real-time communication support between international teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective collaboration across site operations.
Our Team
You will work closely with the Guardian site team, contractors, and commissioning teams, acting as a key link between Chinese and English-speaking stakeholders. The role supports a dynamic, multicultural project environment focused on safety excellence, clear communication, and operational efficiency.
What You Will Do
<ul><li>Conduct EHS training for contractors in Chinese and English.
</li><li>Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures and escalate issues when required.
</li><li>Perform daily safety inspections, including high-risk activities and permit-to-work implementation.
</li><li>Carry out health monitoring activities such as respiratory fit testing.
</li><li>Participate in EHS meetings and communicate observations and concerns.
</li><li>Provide real-time translation (English to Chinese) during meetings, training sessions, and commissioning.
</li><li>Translate technical and training documents from Chinese to English.
</li><li>Support effective communication between site teams and Chinese stakeholders.
</li><li>Coordinate with commissioning and onsite teams during project activities and walkarounds.
</li><li>Manage translation schedules to support multiple teams as needed.
</li></ul>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
<ul><li>Fluent in Chinese and English, with strong translation capability.
</li><li>Experience providing translation support in meetings or project environments.
</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.
</li><li>Proficient in MS Office tools.
</li><li>Basic understanding of EHS concepts such as permit to work, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
</li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead
<ul><li>Previous experience in safety roles or formal EHS training.
</li><li>Familiarity with MBM/PBM guiding principles.
</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
</li><li>Strong coordination and adaptability when working across multiple teams.
</li></ul>At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
#LI-MM2</div>

HSE Supervisor | Chinese–English Translator

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