Manufacturing Engineer Manager jobs in Fitchburg, MA

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers challenging lighting and image transmission solutions for applications in the markets of automotive, aviation, medical devices, as well as industrial and safety engineering. With production units in Europe, North-America and the worldwide SCHOTT sales organization Lighting and Imaging is a leading supplier for fiber optic components.

• Provides technical support in areas of manufacturing.
• Responsible for continuous improvement, process development, process parameters/control/optimization, and equipment/technology support.
• Identifies and analyzes manufacturing problems related to production processes.
• Prepares process specifications, route sheets, material specifications, technical drawings and design sheets.
• Develops and implements new processes, equipment and controls.
• Designs and executes engineering tests. Issues final technical reports with conclusions.
• Initiates and implements engineering changes and document revisions.
• Prepares project authorizations with schedules required to fund engineering projects.
• Employs, as appropriate, design of experiments and defect analysis in tests.
• Manages R/D projects with timelines; prepares presentations.
• Prepares CER's for capital equipment.
• Responsible for yield improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• B.S. Degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years related manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Strong analytical ability and a disciplined problem-solving approach.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Able and willing to work with others on a team.
• Ability to support department and corporate policies and goals.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

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.

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application.