Glass Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, Data‑Driven Optics

SCHOTT AG; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics seeks a manufacturing engineer with a chemical engineering background to advance glass processes from development to full production. The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, problem-solving, and data-driven optimization across engineering, production and quality teams.

The position requires strong communication and teamwork, with responsibility for process improvement, documentation, and coordinating with suppliers and design staff to meet takt-time and capacity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, or 3+ years engineering experience.
• Lean Six Sigma proficiency with strong problem-solving.
• Analytical mindset with ability to drive data-based improvements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Formulates glass compositions and defines melting, forming, annealing, and processing parameters; scales from development to full manufacturing.
• Evaluates, develops, and optimizes chemical and mechanical processes using Lean, 6S, PDCA, DMAIC, and deviation-management systems.
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and meet takt-time goals.
• Monitors glass quality, adjusts process parameters, implements yield-measurement systems, and drives continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Develops standard work procedures, process flow diagrams, and production records; communicates instructions clearly to shop-floor teams.
• Works with engineering, production, quality, planning, design staff, and vendors to align tooling, product design, schedules, and material needs.
• Applies statistical methods to improve processes, estimates production times and staffing, and implements cost-saving measures.
• Identifies root causes, resolves issues, and makes timely decisions in fast-changing environments.
• Provides technical services and supports new equipment integration and optimization of production processes.
• Observes safety procedures, adapts to production needs, and manages special projects.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Technical background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

SCHOTT Advanced Optics seeks a manufacturing engineer with a chemical engineering background to advance glass processes from development to full production. The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, problem-solving, and data-driven optimization across engineering, production and quality teams.

The position requires strong communication and teamwork, with responsibility for process improvement, documentation, and coordinating with suppliers and design staff to meet takt-time and capacity goals.