Manufacturing Engineer

Schott North America; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation days

Holidays and sick time

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in the United States seeks a Chemical Engineering professional to drive glass process development and optimize manufacturing methods. You will plan production layouts, monitor quality, and lead cross-functional teams to improve yield and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring a technical manufacturing background, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and strong communication skills to support corporate goals across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; 3+ years engineering experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma proficiency; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; collaborate across teams.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented; support goals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Glass process development: formulate glass compositions and scale processes.
• Manufacturing method improvement: evaluate and optimize chemical and mechanical processes.
• Production planning & layout: analyze workforce, space, workflow, and equipment layout.
• Quality monitoring & yield improvement: monitor quality, adjust parameters, yield measurements, and data-driven improvements.
• Technical documentation & communication: develop standard work, diagrams, and production records.
• Crossfunctional collaboration: align tooling, product design, schedules, and material needs.
• Statistical analysis & cost management: apply statistics, estimate times, prepare quotations, and save costs.
• Problemsolving & decisionmaking: identify root causes and resolve issues in fast-changing environments.
• Technical services & equipment support: provide machinery support and implement improvements.
• Safety, flexibility & project leadership: follow safety procedures and manage special projects.

Skills

Glass process dev

Process improvement

Production planning

Quality monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

PDCA

DMAIC

Job description

About us

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.

Your Contribution

• Glass process development - Formulates glass compositions and defines melting, forming, annealing, and processing parameters; scales processes from development to full manufacturing.
• Manufacturing method improvement - Evaluates, develops, and optimizes chemical and mechanical processes using Lean, 6S, PDCA, DMAIC, and structured deviationmanagement systems.
• Production planning & layout - Analyzes workforce utilization, space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and meet takttime and capacity goals.
• Quality monitoring & yield improvement - Monitors glass quality, adjusts process parameters, implements yieldmeasurement systems, and drives continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Technical documentation & communication - Develops standard work procedures, process flow diagrams, and production records; communicates instructions and results clearly to shopfloor teams.
• Crossfunctional collaboration - Works with engineering, production, quality, planning, design staff, and vendors to align tooling, product design, schedules, and equipment/material needs.
• Statistical analysis & cost management - Applies statistical methods to improve processes, estimates production times and staffing, prepares cost quotations, and implements costsaving measures.
• Problemsolving & decisionmaking - Identifies root causes, resolves issues promptly, synthesizes complex information, and uses sound judgment in fastchanging environments.
• Technical services & equipment support - Provides secondary machinery support, integrates new equipment, and transforms expert knowledge into optimized production processes.
• Safety, flexibility & project leadership - Observes all safety and hazardouswaste procedures, adapts to changing production needs, and manages special projects as assigned.

Your Profile

• Technical & manufacturing background - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field or 3+ years relevant engineering experience; 1-3+ years manufacturing experience in fastpaced environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma & problemsolving - Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; strong technical acumen, analytical ability, and independent problemsolving skills.
• Communication & teamwork - Effective written and oral communication; ability to collaborate across teams and work within a matrixed organization.
• Professional effectiveness - Selfmotivated, resultsoriented, and able to support departmental and corporate goals while working with personnel at all organizational levels.

Your Benefits

SCHOTT's openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management to everything geared to suit your goals and needs.

Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

401(k) Plan; Medical, Dental and Vision coverage; Tuition Reimbursement; paid vacation days, holidays and sick time

Please feel free to contact us

Your Profile

• Technical & manufacturing background - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field or 3+ years relevant engineering experience; 1-3+ years manufacturing experience in fastpaced environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma & problemsolving - Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; strong technical acumen, analytical ability, and independent problemsolving skills.
• Communication & teamwork - Effective written and oral communication; ability to collaborate across teams and work within a matrixed organization.
• Professional effectiveness - Selfmotivated, resultsoriented, and able to support departmental and corporate goals while working with personnel at all organizational levels.

Your Contribution

• Glass process development - Formulates glass compositions and defines melting, forming, annealing, and processing parameters; scales processes from development to full manufacturing.
• Manufacturing method improvement - Evaluates, develops, and optimizes chemical and mechanical processes using Lean, 6S, PDCA, DMAIC, and structured deviationmanagement systems.
• Production planning & layout - Analyzes workforce utilization, space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and meet takttime and capacity goals.
• Quality monitoring & yield improvement - Monitors glass quality, adjusts process parameters, implements yieldmeasurement systems, and drives continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Technical documentation & communication - Develops standard work procedures, process flow diagrams, and production records; communicates instructions and results clearly to shopfloor teams.
• Crossfunctional collaboration - Works with engineering, production, quality, planning, design staff, and vendors to align tooling, product design, schedules, and equipment/material needs.
• Statistical analysis & cost management - Applies statistical methods to improve processes, estimates production times and staffing, prepares cost quotations, and implements costsaving measures.
• Problemsolving & decisionmaking - Identifies root causes, resolves issues promptly, synthesizes complex information, and uses sound judgment in fastchanging environments.
• Technical services & equipment support - Provides secondary machinery support, integrates new equipment, and transforms expert knowledge into optimized production processes.
• Safety, flexibility & project leadership - Observes all safety and hazardouswaste procedures, adapts to changing production needs, and manages special projects as assigned.