Melting Engineer

Corning • Vineland, NJ

9d • $84,932 - $116,782

About The Position

The Melting Engineer works with team members to solve difficult technical and engineering problems and supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions, and cost-reduction projects. The role supports fundamental process understanding and lowest-cost-producer objectives, and helps evaluate new technologies or improvements to existing technologies to achieve superior product quality and/or cost. The engineer follows Corning's intellectual property management processes when documenting intellectual property developed through project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, equivalent technical experience, or equivalent experience in exceptional cases.
• At least 5 years of melting engineering experience.
• Yellow Belt Training.
• Track record of delivering results.
• Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field.
• Project team membership.

Nice To Haves

• Summer internship experience or progressive experience within the field of engineering.
• Green Belt Certification.
• Project team leadership.
• Shift supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day problem-solving support to production, development, and research operations.
• Train operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Build detailed technical understanding of key process steps using rigorous processes and technical knowledge.
• Serve as a team member or team leader on focused projects.
• Troubleshoot material, process, and equipment issues; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Implement and document material, process, and/or equipment changes.
• Use statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process or product improvement.
• Assure the quality and repeatability of processes and products.
• Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training.
• Assure operator and equipment safety and comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Execute cost-reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.
• Follow Corning's intellectual property management processes when documenting project-developed intellectual property.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level