Furnace Designer

Overview
SSOE is hiring for a
Furnace
Designer
who will work with our teams to help our clients gain a competitive advantage through innovative process and systems design. This person will have a
background
in the
glass industry
or in
glass furnace design work
.

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

AI and Innovation
As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

a Typical Day Might Include
DESIGN LEADERSHIP

• Delivering quality design packages on schedule and within budget.
• Applying broad knowledge of mechanical, refractory and structural CAD design for practices across broad areas of assignments.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety codes, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
• Drafting and revising furnace system layouts.
• Creating and refining unique design solutions to engineering problems.
• Perform simulation and analysis of glass manufacturing furnaces
• Design and optimize charger and throat sections of industrial glass furnaces
• Design refractory crown (Vaulted Roof)
• Develop and implement clean melter designs for industrial glass production
• Support mid and large-scale furnace construction projects, including regenerators, melters, and distributors
• Design refractory and steel support structures, utility systems, platforms, walkways, and access points.

COORDINATION & COLLABORATION

• Work with the project leads to understand the project scope of work and assist in breaking it down into smaller, manageable tasks and along with establishing milestones that are delegated to team members who are empowered to execute.
• Regularly present progress to the internal project lead and/or client to ensure satisfaction throughout the life of the project.
• Work with project team to drive the design to completion while adhering to client standards and project required level of design.

Qualifications
What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Engineering field (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
• Six (6) years or more in furnace design (Glass Industry)
• Proficiency in Auto CAD 2D/3D platform.
• Inventor experience
• Advanced English.

Desirable Skills

• Inventor experience in glass design projects a plus.
• Experience in the design and detailing of piping systems and sheet metal ductwork systems is a plus.
• Experience in the design and detailing of furnace refractory and binding steel is a plus.
• Prior experience in Machine Design is relevant

What We Bring

• Monthly based gross salary
• Superior benefits such as Major and Minor medical expenses insurance / Dental and Visual insurance (Family Plan) / Life insurance / 20 Days for Christmas Bonus / Food Coupons and others.
• Career Development
• Training and Education
• Ownership Opportunities
• Innovative Projects
• Best Technology in Design

Additional Perks Offered

• Hybrid work model, flexibility to work from home, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• A collaborative and supportive culture, where you will be encouraged to bring new ideas and interact with our people in Mexico, US and India.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
• SSOE Employees Clubs. Participation in various type of activities to foster a sense of community: volunteering, family and holiday events, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
• Recognition and Rewards, the company values its employees' contributions and regularly recognizes and rewards their hard work through attractive incentives.