- Company Name
- Rise Technical
- Job Title
- Glass Technologist
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Glass Technologist
**Role Summary**
Utilise expertise in glass science and manufacturing to enhance product quality, optimise production processes, and drive sustainable innovations within a global glass production environment.
**Expectations**
- Deliver measurable improvements to glass manufacturing efficiency and environmental performance.
- Lead technical projects that support decarbonisation targets and operational excellence.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, and sustainability teams to implement process upgrades.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Analyse glass composition, thermal behaviour, and process data to identify opportunities for process optimisation.
- Design and validate new glass compositions or production techniques that reduce energy use and material waste.
- Conduct failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action design for glass defects.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Process Specifications, and Change Control records.
- Manage laboratory testing, pilot production runs, and scale‑up activities for new glass products.
- Liaise with production crews to troubleshoot issues, train operators, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., energy consumption, yield, defect rates) and report trend analyses to management.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) and sustainability projects.
- Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to glass manufacturing.
**Required Skills**
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a quantitative approach to process optimisation.
- Proficiency in glass chemistry, thermodynamics, and engineering principles.
- Experience with laboratory equipment, melt furnaces, and quality testing instruments.
- Knowledge of process controls, automation, and data acquisition systems in glass production.
- Familiarity with sustainability metrics, carbon footprint analysis, and decarbonisation strategies.
- Effective communication and documentation skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
- Project management ability, including planning, execution, and risk mitigation.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Glass Engineering, or related field.
- Professional certification in process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt) is an advantage.
- Experience in glass manufacturing and continuous improvement is required; specific degrees or certifications can be considered equivalent.