Process Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

35d•$97,286 - $133,768•Onsite

About The Position

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses. We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage. Corning is hiring a Process Engineer based in Corning, NY. This is an onsite role with relocation assistance available. Travel is a key part of the position and typically runs 50% or more depending on project needs, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel. For engineers who want more variety, more real-world problem solving, and more exposure than a typical plant-based role can offer, this position provides a unique opportunity to work across multiple manufacturing sites, technologies, and business areas. You will be brought into important projects where process engineering support is needed most—whether that means helping with ramp-ups, new equipment, process changes, quality issues, or manufacturing performance improvements. It is a strong fit for someone who wants to stay close to operations, build broad experience quickly, and make a visible impact in the field rather than following a purely office-based design path.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering
5+ years hands-on experience in engineering/manufacturing with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding
Demonstrated use of scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes and experiment plans
Ability to determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within production facility guidelines
Strong data analysis and statistical skills; Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or equivalent
Basic process capability / run charting and trend charting experience
Deep knowledge of Process excellence
Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization – including communication (written and verbal to leadership) and appropriate documentation
Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
Willing and able to travel an average of 50% primarily domestically with rates above or under depending on project phases and priorities

Nice To Haves

MS chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering
Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group
Strong internal Corning network
Performance Excellence training - ideally, green belt or higher certification - LEAN Manufacturing
PMP certification
Mechanical aptitude/equipment understanding

Responsibilities

Lead and support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide
Lead yourself and teams towards solving problems and improving processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma
Lead the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations, as well as, use your analytical skills to analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.)
Measuring and communicating performance against established objectives
Reviewing and interpreting data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.
Documenting processes and mentoring operators and peers on defined processes