Senior Fibermaking Capabilities Engineer

Corning•Concord, NC

1d•$97,286 - $133,768•Hybrid

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in specialty glass and optical fiber, and this role sits at the center of that innovation. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise across Corning’s optical fiber manufacturing operations — driving cost reduction, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for new technologies and processes. You will partner across technology development and plant manufacturing organizations globally, with up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred)
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, DOE, or equivalent)
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Databricks, PowerBI, Minitab, JMP, Microsoft Excel, or SAS
Proven ability to lead engineering projects across multiple stages, from concept through deployment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science
Experience in optical fiber manufacturing or a closely related specialty materials environment
Background in global manufacturing and engineering
Formal project management certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
Familiarity with financial management concepts applied to engineering projects
Experience supporting new technology deployment and manufacturing readiness initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead multi-stage engineering projects across optical fiber manufacturing, spanning cost reduction, performance improvement, and engineered safety initiatives
Serve as the technical bridge between technology development and plant manufacturing organizations, ensuring smooth deployment of new processes, products, and platforms
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies — including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Kepner-Tregoe (KT) — to resolve process and equipment issues
Support cross-location governance efforts and facilitate shared learnings across global manufacturing sites
Provide engineering guidance to global manufacturing operations and mentor junior engineers and technicians