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O-I

Furnace Design Engineer

Perrysburg, OH

Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers ... Furnace and refractory design and operations engineer for glass melting furnaces for container ...

O-I

Furnace Design Engineer

Perrysburg, OH · On-site +1

Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers ... Furnace and refractory design and operations engineer for glass melting furnaces for container ...

O-I

Furnace Design Engineer

Perrysburg, OH

Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers ... Furnace and refractory design and operations engineer for glass melting furnaces for container ...

ARDAGH GROUP

Batch & Furnace Manager

Henderson, NC

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field Prior experience in glass furnace operations Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription ...

Ardagh Group

Batch & Furnace Manager

Henderson, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

... engineering or related field • Prior experience in glass furnace operations • Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription, dental and ...

ARDAGH GROUP

Batch & Furnace Manager

Henderson, NC

$16 - $19.75/hr

... engineering or related field · Prior experience in glass furnace operations · Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription, dental and ...

IKO, llc

Raw Material Operator

Chester, SC · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ... Prior glass operations experience beneficial but not required. * Three or more years of ...

IKO Industries, Inc

Raw Material Operator

Chester, IL

$15.75 - $19/hr

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

IKO Industries, Ltd.

Raw Material Operator

Chester, SC · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

IKO Industries

Raw Material Operator

Chester, SC · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

Kovach

Project Executive Glass

Chandler, AZ · On-site

The ultimate responsibility will be to maximize the efficiency and profit of the project by purchasing materials under budget, offering value engineered options, tracking project schedule and oversee ...

O-I

Batch and Furnace Development Program

Auburn, NY · On-site

$70/hr

Melting technology: melting phenomena, glass conditioning, parameters, how to measure and control * End to end process of our furnace operations and engineering, including furnace management, heating ...

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How much do executive glass furnace engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for executive glass furnace engineer in the United States is $20.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Glass Furnace Engineer vs Glass Furnace Technician?

AspectExecutive Glass Furnace EngineerGlass Furnace Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, certifications in furnace operationHigh school diploma or technical certification, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee, and optimize furnace operations, often in managerial or supervisory rolesOperate and maintain glass furnace equipment, perform repairs and adjustments
ResponsibilitiesFurnace design, process improvement, safety compliance, project managementMonitoring furnace performance, troubleshooting, routine maintenance

The main difference is that the Executive Glass Furnace Engineer focuses on designing, managing, and optimizing furnace processes, often with supervisory responsibilities, while the Glass Furnace Technician handles day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of glass furnaces. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the engineer typically has higher-level responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Executive Glass Furnace Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,924 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Furnace Engineer

J.T. Nelson & Associates, Inc.

Clarksville, TN

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Furnace Engineer, Glass plant near Nashville, TN

Why work here?

  • Very stable company. There has never been a furlough or layoff in the history of the company.
  • Extremely well-maintained plant. Very clean and a lot of reinvesting for capital improvements.
  • Safety is number one of this company.
  • Excellent working atmosphere. Strong work-life balance.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • The cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. No State Income taxes.
  • Non-union plant

Your role with the company:

The primary focus of the furnace engineer is toward increasing efficiencies in all areas of the process including raw material usage, energy consumption, process control, furnace condition and final total percent pack efficiency. The Furnace engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the furnace, batch and sizing systems while also heavily integrated with fiber forming to ensure quality production at world class efficiency.

What you will be doing:

· Promote and maintain MW/MB safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Leads safety and housekeeping efforts and corrective actions within assigned projects and areas. Exemplifies safety in all actions and leads by example.

· Responsible for meeting established goals and objectives. Acts as a technical resource for the organization.

· Utilizes SPC methods and six sigma methodology to eliminate special cause and reduces common cause variation while striving for continuous improvement

· Ensures customer satisfaction through process control and standardization. Operates, control and maintains furnace and forehearth to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective operation. Monitors energy prices and usage and recommends most cost effective energy input. Monitors furnace and forehearth condition and takes appropriate preventive actions to prevent furnace outage or leaks. Knows response to power outage procedures, as well as glass leak procedures, etc.

· Writes and maintains job instructions, process setup sheets and process check sheets utilizing coach and primary employee feedback.

· Initiate cost reduction ideas into the fiberglass melting and forming process to further the goal of being the safest, high quality, low cost fiberglass producer. Conducts production trials with both product and or process improvement studies that support continued improvement efforts.

· Directs multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizes completion of projects according to company objectives. Documentation of projects and process changes are communicated and updated.

· Ensure process setups are documented, communicated and adhered to on a daily basis to meet customer and company standards.

· Maximizes production efficiency. Identifies opportunities for productivity improvements and takes appropriate action. Optimizes existing processes and products.

Background profile:

  • BS Chemical, Ceramic, Materials Science or equivalent required.
  • At least 8-10+ year’s hands-on furnace engineering experience in a glass plant.
  • Working knowledge of SPC and six sigma methodology.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft applications.
  • Self-directed team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • No sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the United States permanently.