Manufacturing Engineer II

Corning•Wilmington, NC

1d•$84,932 - $116,782•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions, serving both carrier and enterprise networks. This role is crucial for monitoring and improving established manufacturing processes and equipment within this segment.

Requirements

BS or greater in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong data analysis skills
Experience with Excel (pivot tables) and Access
Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively
Directive and autonomous
Decision making and prioritization
Communication skills

Nice To Haves

2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with various Fiber making platforms
Experience with PI manufacturing books
Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, e.g.)
Demonstrated project leadership
Computer Aided Design

Responsibilities

Monitor and improve established manufacturing processes and equipment.
Leverage a fundamental understanding of manufacturing within their area of expertise and a basic understanding of manufacturing outside their area.
Utilize data retrieval, analysis, and reporting techniques.
Apply rigorous problem-solving methodologies and scientific methods/experiment planning.
Make changes to manufacturing processes and equipment to improve safety, reduce cost, improve quality, or increase output.
Receive technology from development groups and deliver technology to production groups.
Provide high-level troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment issues.
Work closely with development teams to maximize the potential for success of incoming manufacturing/products.
Collect data for incoming products and compare it against metrics.
Perform trend analysis (by equipment, attribute, product) and implement monitor/response plans.
Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes/equipment and drive equipment robustness.
Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure accurate documentation for incoming manufacturing/products.
Create manufacturing improvement corrective action plans and solutions.
Provide inputs regarding equipment maintenance requirements and shortfalls.
Identify when engineering support is required to address significant production platform/process/specification issues or changes.
Work with production technicians to drive equipment/manufacturing standardization and continuous improvements.
Interface with production resources in other sections to drive consistency and share best practices.
Interface with Engineering, Facilities, IT, and Development organizations.
Work with the Operations team, including section and shift supervision and associates, to ensure teams understand new manufacturing processes/products.
Provide technical documentation for experiments conducted, changes made, and lessons learned.
Train operational organizations on new manufacturing processes, products, or changes to established manufacturing processes and products.