Raw Material Glass Technologist

Guardian Glass has an immediate need for a Raw Material Glass Technologist to join our Glass Technology and Development team.

This position is based out of Guardian's Glass Technology and Development Center in Carleton, MI.

Glass is made by fusing silica sand, soda ash, dolomite, limestone, and other minor additives at high temperatures.

These raw materials define the final glass properties, cost, quality, and are fundamental in advancing glass technology.

The candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our raw material and glass composition capability to drive value creation throughout Guardian's Global operations.

We seek a technical professional with strong communication skills who enjoys working within a team to solve problems and driving value creation by transforming the way we use glass making raw materials.

In alignment with our Principle Based Management company culture, a successful individual in this role is willing to take personal initiative to understand the glass making process, develop relevant knowledge, engage different areas of the business, and work both individually and as a part of a team in a dynamic environment.

What You Will Do


* Collaborate with Global Cross Functional Teams to optimize raw material utilization and support in understanding the economic impact through effective resource use.


* Exercise technical leadership in transforming Guardian's raw materials and glass compositions, implementing principled entrepreneurship to support innovation in these areas.


* Be part of the Global Subject Mater Expert team to develop and provide specialized knowledge to support Guardian's float plants, particularly in areas of geology or mineralogy of glass making raw materials.


* Implement new materials, glass compositions, and types of cullet, from innovation and planning to risk assessment and trial execution.


* Collaborate and work on a team that conducts on-site audits of raw material suppliers and work with our partners to deliver the desired raw material quality and consistency.


* Develop and share comprehensive knowledge on the geological requirements for glass making materials.


* Work with the analytical team to analyze and evaluate raw materials and glass compositions and provide data driven information to gain knowledge, solve problems and provide value to Global operational sites.


* Provide specialist knowledge in the analysis of raw materials and glass composition, including techniques such as particle size analysis, refractory heavy mineral analysis, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and spectrophotometry.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Mineralogy, Materials Science, Glass or STEM discipline OR five (5) or more years' technical experience in raw materials specification


* Experience in raw material testing, specifications, auditing and process improvement


* Experience analyzing geological requirements of raw material...