Manufacturing Engineer: Glass Process & Lean Excellence

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 days, holidays and sick-

Sick time

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to drive glass process development, production planning, and process improvement across the manufacturing chain. You will work with engineering, production, quality, planning, design staff, and vendors to optimize tooling and schedules and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have a technical background in chemical engineering or related fields, experience with Lean/Six Sigma, and a proven ability to solve problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field or 3+ years of engineering experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; strong technical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Formulates glass compositions and defines processing parameters from development to manufacturing.
• Evaluates and optimizes chemical and mechanical processes using Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Analyzes workforce utilization and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and meet takt-time goals.
• Monitors glass quality, adjusts process parameters, and drives continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Develops standard work procedures, process flow diagrams, and production records.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to drive glass process development, production planning, and process improvement across the manufacturing chain. You will work with engineering, production, quality, planning, design staff, and vendors to optimize tooling and schedules and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have a technical background in chemical engineering or related fields, experience with Lean/Six Sigma, and a proven ability to solve problems