Process Engineer II
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Process Engineer II to support cable manufacturing operations. In this role, you will apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement, lead capital equipment projects, and support the transfer of new cabling technologies from development into full-scale production. 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 or Chemical Engineering preferred)
- 2+ years' experience in manufacturing environment leading or completing engineering/technical projects
- Strong process engineering technical fundamentals
Nice To Haves
- Experience with polymer materials and extrusion processes
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Responsibilities
- Support a 24/7 cable manufacturing environment by troubleshooting equipment and process issues, conducting trend analysis on recurring errors, and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime and scrap
- Manage all phases of capital equipment projects — from financial justification and design through procurement, installation, qualification, and operator training
- Initiate and drive process and equipment improvements to reduce cost, increase run rates, and improve product quality using Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) / Six Sigma methodology
- Partner with operators and team leaders to monitor process performance, support new cabling technology transfers from development, and ensure repeatability in a production environment
- Maintain manufacturing documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, and calibration records; mentor and support junior engineers
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
Mid Level
