Project Leader, Thermal Equipment Design
About The Position
Corning Incorporated is hiring a Project Engineer - Thermal Equipment Design for its Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering (MT&E) Corporate Engineering organization in Corning, New York. This full-time, onsite position provides leadership and project management for the design, engineering, specification, installation, and commissioning of thermal-related projects supporting melting, forming, heat treating, batching, and related process services. The role works with multifunctional internal teams and external stakeholders, including mechanical, facilities, electrical, controls, IT, and operations groups, as well as vendors and OEMs. The work spans equipment specification, vendor engagement, technical review, procurement support, testing, installation, and startup, affecting manufacturing capability, product quality, safety, and operational efficiency across Corning. The position typically works Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed to support project objectives. Travel averages approximately 50%, primarily domestic among multiple locations; international travel may also be required. Relocation assistance is available. Immigration sponsorship is not supported.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of professional, non-academic engineering experience delivering equipment engineering projects in manufacturing environments, including industrial thermal process equipment.
- Experience with one or more of the following equipment types: batch houses, melting equipment, furnaces, ovens, kilns, lehrs, dryers, or heat-treating systems.
- Experience working with equipment vendors or OEMs to develop specifications, evaluate proposals, and support equipment selection or procurement.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation, such as mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, layouts, P&IDs, and 3D models.
- Availability for significant travel, primarily domestic to multiple locations; international travel may also be required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in glass, ceramics, advanced materials, metals processing, or other high-temperature manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting equipment through factory acceptance testing, installation, startup, or commissioning.
- Experience troubleshooting furnaces and other high-temperature manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of batch raw material handling.
- Master’s degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Responsibilities
- Lead thermal equipment engineering projects from concept and process definition through equipment specification, vendor selection, procurement support, factory acceptance testing, installation, startup, and commissioning.
- Work with equipment vendors and OEMs to communicate technical requirements, review proposals, perform technical and commercial comparisons, and support final equipment selection.
- Manage budgets and alert project leadership to spending concerns.
- Manage cross-functional teams focused on delivering new processes and products.
- Organize and monitor multiple workstream activities to ensure project completion on schedule.
- Provide oversight during detailed design, fabrication, factory acceptance testing, onsite installation, startup, and commissioning.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation related to equipment design, procurement, project execution, and commissioning.
- Coordinate with project leadership, manufacturing teams, process engineers, and other stakeholders across Corning locations to meet project objectives.
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% to 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.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
