Engineering Lead - Platinum Refractory & Mold Shop

SCHOTT AG

Duryea (Luzerne County)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SCHOTT AG is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design glass-melting equipment using SolidWorks, perform FEA, create 2D drawings and BOMs, and supervise a skilled workforce in a high-precision manufacturing setting. You will liaise with central services in Germany for platinum-related aspects, manage materials orders, and ensure quality through CoC considerations.

The role includes organizing storage, supporting equipment installations, and conducting first article inspections, with a

Qualifications

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering, or equivalent with +7 years relevant experience
Minimum 5 years SolidWorks design/modeling including FEA, 2D drawings, assemblies, BOMs, tolerancing
Minimum 3 years welding technology experience (preferred)
Minimum 3 years refractory cutting, molding, and applications experience (preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of CNC programming and/or tool and die experience
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory leadership experience (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of MS Office
Basic knowledge of SAP and/or Oracle Software

Responsibilities

Design glass melting equipment in SolidWorks and analyze performance with flow and heat transfer modeling tools
Develop 2D drawings, BOM lists, and Job Instruction Documents
Organize shop storage areas and coordinate with SAP systems
Supervise union workforce including welders, masons, and CNC operators
Troubleshoot melting equipment fabrication and maintenance issues
Assist installations during start-up qualifications
Capable of performing First Article Inspections on melting equipment
Understand CoCs and their application to department equipment