Die Performance Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

61d•$84,932 - $116,782•Onsite

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with demonstrated work experience in a manufacturing setting. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics degrees are also considered with the appropriate work experiences.
Minimum of 3+ years of process engineering experience
Manufacturing experience in a factory setting
Applied knowledge of die manufacturing and/or forming
Demonstrated cross functional team experience
Demonstrated efficiency at technical problem solving
Performance Excellence training (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
Fundamental engineering skillset
Project management experience - Leading or supporting
Ability to manage and prioritize work across multiple projects
Functional knowledge of MEE and MIE
Track record of acting with urgency to meet objectives
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working with data and using established engineering methods to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Mechanical aptitude with a general knowledge of machining operations
Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers
Experiment Design (DOE) experience
Basic understanding of Corning Environmental Technology Products and Processes outside of die manufacturing

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the interface required between die manufacturing and CET’s extrusion plants for die performance of new and existing die designs.
Ensure proper support for the resolution of extrusion performance issues related to dies, which includes troubleshooting and/or project leadership.
Support a culture of strong partnership between die manufacturing, extrusion plants and Division Engineering.
Lead and/or support projects focused on extrusion cost and capability improvements through dies.
Author and conduct rigorous experimentation in support of business objectives.
Engage with peers and leadership the following organizations to accomplish the mission: Division Engineering, PPD, extrusion plants and the business team.