StarrTrax

Overview

The Glass Melting Equipment & Welding Design Engineer role involves hands-on manufacturing leadership and design work to create robust glass melting equipment. The position requires collaboration with production teams and a focus on thermal-mechanical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with production during the morning melt-direction huddle to align priorities.
• Design and model glass melting equipment in SolidWorks, applying flow, heat transfer, and fatigue analyses.
• Create fully detailed 2D drawings, accurate BOMs, and clear Job Instruction Documents.
• Lead troubleshooting for melting performance issues related to equipment fabrication or upkeep.
• Supervise a union workforce including welders, masons, and CNC machine operators.
• Support equipment installations and guide technicians through start-up qualifications.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) on melting equipment and confirm compliance with Certificates of Conformance (CoCs).
• Serve as the business liaison to Germany-based central services on platinum matters.
• Act as the business custodian for platinum in interactions with government bodies and auditors.
• Procure raw earth and noble materials, including platinum and iridium.
• Source CNC tooling and mold-making equipment.
• Organize and optimize shop storage locations utilizing SAP.
• Forecast platinum consumption and recycling for availability and fiscal responsibility.