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TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer - Glass Melting
LOCATION: Duryea, PA
COMPANY: SCHOTT Advanced Optics
INDUSTRY: Glass melting and finishing
JOB TYPE: Full-time, direct hire with full benefits
COMPENSATION: Base salary plus 7-10% annual bonus
Your Tasks as Manufacturing Engineer:
- 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 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 Qualifications as Manufacturing Engineer:
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering (or related field) or 3 years of relevant engineeering experience
- 3 years of manufacturing experience in a relevant, fast paced environments
- Proficiency in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies (highly preferred)
- Demonstrated communication skills (written / oral) including the ability to read/speak English
- Ability and willingness to work in fast-paced, matrix structured organization
COMPANY: SCHOTT Advanced Optics (Duryea, PA) is a leading manufacturer of optical glasses, special materials, ultra-thin glass, high-precision optical components, wafers, optical filter glasses, and ZERODUR®. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, SCHOTT Advanced Optics offers a broad range of cutting-edge components and materials for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (i.e. H-1B visa)?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Lean manufacturing utilizing six sigma methodologies: 1 year (Required)
- glass melting or glass processing: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Duryea, PA 18642 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000