Glass Process Engineer — Lean Manufacturing & QC

SCHOTT; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in Duryea, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve glass production processes. You will lead process development from composition through forming, annealing, and packaging, while applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce variances and improve yields.

The role requires a degree in chemical engineering or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in manufacturing in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 3+ years engineering experience.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve chemical and mechanical processes for glass manufacturing.
• Formulate glass compositions and define melting, forming, annealing, and processing parameters; scale from development to production.
• Apply Lean, 6S, PDCA, DMAIC, and deviation-management to optimize processes.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space, workflow, and equipment layout to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor glass quality, adjust parameters, and implement yield-measurement systems.
• Develop standard work procedures, process diagrams, and production records; communicate results to shop-floor teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, planning, and vendors to align tooling and schedules.
• Apply statistical methods to improve processes and cost management.
• Identify root causes and drive corrective actions in fast-changing environments.
• Provide technical service and equipment support to optimize production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in Duryea, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve glass production processes. You will lead process development from composition through forming, annealing, and packaging, while applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce variances and improve yields.

The role requires a degree in chemical engineering or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in manufacturing in fast-paced settings.