TITLE: Sr. Process 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 Sr. Process Engineer:
- Observes all safety, hazardous waste and security procedures.
- Evaluates, develops and improves existing and new manufacturing methods and applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and continuously improves production processes.
- Identifies root causes and implement deviation management system that allows for Pareto of issues, exhibits sound and accurate judgement. Supports decisions with reasoning and facts.
- Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment, delays and unexpected events.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout for maximum efficiency utilizing LEAN and 6S principles.
- Works with Production, Quality and Engineering departments to implement in-process yield measurement system. Uses data collected to develop corrective actions and execute to improve yield over time
- Identifies capacity of production line. Makes manpower and machine recommendations to Supervision, Supply Chain and Engineering teams that align with takt time goals. Prioritizes and plans work activities, works towards department goals and objectives to meet productivity standards.
- Communicates work instructions, process information and results clearly to the work crews.
- Develops and implements cost saving measures to conserve organizational resources.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
- Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Maintains flexibility regarding hours of work depending on production.
- Utilizes structured methods (e.g., PDCA and DMAIC) for derivation and implementation of continuous improvement activities.
- Provides secondary level of support for machinery and equipment. Works closely with peers to ensure smooth integration of equipment into production process.
Your Qualifications as Sr. Process Engineer:
- BS Degree, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other related disciplines will be considered
- 3-10 years occupational experience in a manufacturing environment
- SQL, DMAIC, Tableau, Visual Basic Experience and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
- Knowledge of SAP, MS Office, computer proficiency particularly in data analysis and business management software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $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
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Application Question(s):
- Due to the sensitive nature of products manufactured at this facility, one must be a USA Citizen or a Green Card holder. Are you either a USA Citizen or a Green Card holder?
Education:
Experience:
- engineering in a manufacturing facility: 5 years (Required)
- solving complex manufacturing processing issues: 5 years (Required)
- glass melting or glass processing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person