Manufacturing Operations Engineer
About The Position
The External Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting manufacturing execution, process transfer, and operational performance across Corning’s external manufacturing (EM) network. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and External Manufacturers to ensure robust process readiness, consistent execution, and continuous improvement for products built outside Corning-owned facilities. The position focuses on translating Corning product, process, and quality requirements into reliable, scalable manufacturing solutions at external suppliers, while ensuring compliance with Corning standards for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 0 - 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes involving fiber or optical assemblies.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process engineering, or industrial engineering in a production environment.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing process control, troubleshooting, and improvement.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across suppliers and programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting or working directly with External Manufacturers or contract manufacturing sites.
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI), process transfer, or production ramp activities.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
- Experience using manufacturing data to drive yield, cost, or quality improvements.
- Exposure to multi-site or global manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for fiber termination manufacturing processes, including process setup, stability, and ongoing execution at External Manufacturers.
- Serve as a primary technical interface to External Manufacturers, providing day-to-day engineering support, issue resolution, and guidance to maintain product performance and manufacturing consistency.
- Lead or support process validation activities, including process characterization, capability assessments, PFMEA development, control plan implementation, and first-article / run-at-rate activities.
- Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to align requirements, manage changes, and support launch and lifecycle activities.
- Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure external manufacturing processes meet Corning requirements, addressing nonconformances through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
- Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to align requirements, manage changes, and support launch and lifecycle activities.
- Support supplier technical reviews, performance evaluations, and change management activities to drive accountability and long-term manufacturing health.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
