Operations Process Engineer

Corning•Harrodsburg, KY

1d•$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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering preferred) with 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or operations.
Demonstrated experience using engineering principles and statistical analysis to improve manufacturing performance.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools; Green Belt certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel for data analysis and basic reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to define issues clearly, identify root causes, and drive actions to closure.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Own daily process performance by supporting production, monitoring key metrics, and responding to process issues.
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment technologies.
Troubleshoot process excursions and drive corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis.
Apply engineering principles, statistical analysis, and process data to improve stability, yield, throughput, cost, and variation.
Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce defects, downtime, scrap, cycle time, and process variation.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while identifying risks and supporting mitigation actions.
Support new raw material, process, and equipment introductions through trials, qualifications, ramp-ups, and documentation.
Build and sustain process knowledge by improving standards, documenting learnings, and maintaining technical discipline.
Communicate priorities, escalate issues, and collaborate with operators, production leadership, maintenance, quality, safety, and engineering partners.
Provide shift supervision coverage as needed to support production priorities, maintain operational continuity, and ensure effective communication across shifts.