Development Engineer

• Develops process and production concepts for improvement of existing processes, implementation of new processes or new products. Executes process and production line optimizations. Prepares requirement and performance specifications for machines and devices for production of new products for peripheral devices in cooperation with internal and external authorities and agrees upon those with customers. Prepares cost and time schedules and monitors their compliance. Catches up on the state of the art and future development via external contacts e.g. at fairs and exhibitions.
• Identifies necessary production processes and capacities. Agrees upon technical requirements for production lines. Prepares concepts and implements these together with customers. Prepares performance specifications and requirement profiles for technical production lines and equipment.
• Supports development department in dimensioning of new products and production processes due to lean aspects during the development process to ensure an optimized serial production. Plans and coordinates in the process the construction of optimized workplaces. Supports logistics in dimensioning control cycles and process flows. Prepares and coordinates the implementation of ideal packaging concepts for new products both on supplier and customer site. Participates in site decision of new products.
• Plans, coordinates and controls production tests and putting into service of new production lines and processes in corporation with production. Launches new production lines into production in corporation with manufacturing.
• Prepares engineering data files such as manufacturing instructions, manuals, process plans, etc.
• Participates in purchasing negotiations with suppliers. Decides on execution of maintenance and repair works by external authorities, chooses external service providers and evaluates their performance.
• Manages projects for improvement of existing production processes and production lines. Plans and coordinates projects in cooperation with the involved parties of departments, production and sales. Is functionally authorized to issue directives to assigned employees of the project, also cross-departmental.

• Engineering Degree
• More than 7 years in the conception of new production processes and their implementation into production, specifically related to grinding and polishing processes for optical materials
• Good command of English language, MS Project, MS Office, CAD/CAM

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.