Process Development Engineer

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.

• Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, technologies, and production concepts to improve performance, quality, and operational capability
• Design and optimize production processes with a focus on automation, efficiency, scalability, and long-term manufacturing sustainability
• Develop equipment specifications, technical requirements, and business cases for new production equipment and process technologies
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of process development initiatives
• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, automation solutions, AI applications, and advanced manufacturing methods
• Collaborate with Product Development, R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to industrialize new products and manufacturing processes
• Develop and implement in-line measurement systems, metrology solutions, and process controls to ensure product quality and process capability
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee production trials, equipment installations, process validations, and production ramp-up activities
• Ensure successful transfer of new processes to manufacturing through documentation, work instructions, master data, training materials, and demonstrated process capability (CpK, PpK, CgK)
• Lead process development projects while applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement principles, and established project management methodologies to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree [preferrably Master's degree] in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing, or a related scientific or technical discipline required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in research, development, production technology, manufacturing, product management, technical applications, or technical sales environments
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects from concept through implementation, including cross-functional coordination and execution
• Strong understanding of product development, process development, manufacturing operations, and technology commercialization
• Experience working closely with customers, R&D, engineering, production, and commercial teams to develop and implement technical solutions
• Proven ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and translate business and customer requirements into practical manufacturing solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to balance technical and business considerations
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; fluent English communication required
• Additional language proficiency in German, Chinese, or French is preferred to support global collaboration and customer engagement
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies
• Basic understanding of business, financial, and economic principles, including project costs, return on investment, and business case development
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability
• Paid time off
• Other supplemental benefits available upon election

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