Process Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation across various markets including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. The company is driven by its people who continuously push boundaries and advance the world. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact, from connecting the unconnected to ensuring the delivery of lifesaving medicines. The company's businesses are evolving to serve customers, industries, and consumers by accelerating drug discovery, providing damage-resistant cover glass, developing optical fiber and connectivity solutions, creating precision glass for advanced displays, manufacturing auto glass and ceramics for cleaner transportation, and producing solar materials for low-cost energy solutions.

Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Technology)
3-5 years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles
Technical competence and mechanical aptitude in machining process engineering
Aptitude for successfully driving to root cause and implementing step change improvement in manufacturing.
Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through teams.
Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making.
Track record of troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing processes through PCPD, LEAN, and DMAIC improvements
Strong use data analysis and interpretation to drive process improvements
Strongly results oriented.
Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Practical experience with basic statistics, familiarity with advanced statistical methods.
The ability to organize and lead small groups of cross functional teams
Strong written and oral communication skills
Technical curiosity and personal integrity (We live the Corning Values)
Personal initiative and commitment; able to function independently
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and integrate new learnings into project plans
Organized with good planning and time management skills
Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt trained
Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing
Statistical software competence
Documentation (technical writing), machine specification SOP guides and machine qualifications
Basic understanding of Corning Environmental Tecnology Products, Filters and Subtsrates
Experience working in a Union environment
Inspection equipment experience
Experience with External vendors and equipment suppliers

Responsibilities

Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects.
Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including fundamental understanding, variability reduction, defect reduction and process control improvement.
Improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities with a focus on machining technology.
Develop methods and processes to improve existing products.
Develop methods and processes to implement new die technology and processes.
Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems.
Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.