Manufacturing Engineer

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 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 deviation‑management systems.

Production planning & layout — Analyzes workforce utilization, space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and meet takt‑time and capacity goals.

Quality monitoring & yield improvement — Monitors glass quality, adjusts process parameters, implements yield‑measurement 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 shop‑floor teams.

Cross‑functional 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 cost‑saving measures.

Problem‑solving & decision‑making — Identifies root causes, resolves issues promptly, synthesizes complex information, and uses sound judgment in fast‑changing 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 hazardous‑waste 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 fast‑paced environments.

Lean/Six Sigma & problem‑solving — Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; strong technical acumen, analytical ability, and independent problem‑solving skills.

Communication & teamwork — Effective written and oral communication; ability to collaborate across teams and work within a matrixed organization.

Professional effectiveness — Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to support departmental and corporate goals while working with personnel at all organizational levels.

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

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