Process Engineer

Corning•Durham, NC

1d•$70,776 - $97,317

About The Position

Join Corning's Durham Campus team and help shape manufacturing processes for glass, extruded, and injection-molded products. The Process Engineer leads improvement projects, introduces new technologies into production, and partners with operations and engineering to make systems safer, higher quality, and more reliable. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility as business needs require. The role also supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation through a rotating off-hours call schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Materials Science, or a related discipline.
0–2+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
Availability to participate in a rotating off-hours call schedule and flex working hours as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related engineering or materials discipline.
Experience with injection molding or extrusion processes.
Experience using Six Sigma tools such as process capability studies, SPC, and measurement systems analysis.
Experience planning DOEs and writing or executing validation protocols.
Familiarity with quality and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, good manufacturing practice (GMP), and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement initiatives to increase yield, production rate, and machine availability, improving overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
Respond to production and process upsets, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions to restore operations.
Manage capital and non-capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope, equipment specifications, design of experiments (DOE), and validation protocols.
Apply Six Sigma and statistical process control (SPC) tools to build robust, standardized processes.
Maintain compliance with site quality systems through change control, documentation, audits, and corrective actions.
Train operations and maintenance teams on processes and equipment.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach 7%–12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid parental leave and family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.