Process Engineer - A&T

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

1d•$84,932 - $116,782•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports and improves optical system assembly and test processes across both the Molecular Cleanroom (MCR) and Class 10,000 cleanroom environments. This role provides hands-on technical support for production, process capability, new product introduction, and continuous improvement, while working closely with operations, development, quality, and commercial teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
3–6 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or technical process support
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and drive issues to closure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience leading root cause investigations and process improvement activities
Demonstrated ability to develop technical expertise and expand knowledge in new processes or technologies
Ability to work effectively across operations, development, quality, and commercial teams
Hands-on aptitude with precision assemblies, manufacturing equipment, and process troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical assembly, test processes, or cleanroom manufacturing
Experience supporting new product introduction and design transfer into manufacturing
Familiarity with customer complaint response, returns, and CAPA processes
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, or other performance excellence tools
Experience with risk assessments, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, DOE, or validation activities
Experience with assembling close tolerance parts that may have unusual shapes or parameters.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for daily production needs and resolution of process upsets
Own and drive manufacturing, process, and equipment issues to resolution
Identify and lead process improvements to reduce cost, increase capacity, improve cycle time, reduce variability, and minimize scrap
Lead new product introduction transfer activities into the production system
Represent manufacturing during product development through informal and formal design reviews, including PDR and CDR participation
Develop and maintain process documentation including flow charts, work instructions, process sheets, forms, and checklists
Lead cross-functional projects related to process improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and manufacturing readiness
Collaborate with estimating teams to support quoting and manufacturability assessments for new products
Collaborate with commercial, quality, and production teams to address customer questions, complaints, and product returns
Assess manufacturing capability gaps and recommend process, tooling, equipment, or training improvements
Lead manufacturing risk assessments and drive risk reduction activities
Perform manufacturing tasks as needed in support of production and process validation activities
Maintain housekeeping standards and support autonomous maintenance of work areas and equipment
Demonstrate flexibility to support off-shift production needs when required
Follow and promote safe work practices and cleanroom protocols