Forming Process Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

1d•$84,932 - $116,782•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Environmental Technologies is seeking a Forming Process Engineer to join its Diesel Manufacturing Plant. In this role, you'll apply hands-on process engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, reduce manufacturing variability, and support new product introductions — making a direct impact on product quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or technical degree
2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Demonstrated experience applying root cause analysis and process problem-solving in a manufacturing setting
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, including Microsoft Excel (formulas and graphing)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles; Six Sigma Green Belt training a plus
Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing
Prior experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Technical competence in materials or ceramic process engineering

Responsibilities

Lead and support continuous improvement, defect reduction, and variability reduction projects using Designed Experiments (DOE) and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodology
Diagnose and resolve manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues through rigorous root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and operator training
Apply statistical analysis and data-driven methods to build technical understanding of key forming process steps and improve repeatability
Build subject matter expertise in assigned forming process areas and execute cost reduction projects aligned with business goals