Senior Process Engineer

Corning • Newton, NC

7d • $97,286 - $133,768 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking an engineer to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities at its Newton, North Carolina facility. The role leads cost reduction, process improvement, and new technology projects, working with cross-functional teams and engineering colleagues across manufacturing sites to deliver measurable results. The position requires travel of up to 5% to manufacturing sites in the division. The schedule is 8–10 hours per day and 40–50 hours per week, with occasional off-hour support required.

The position does not support immigration sponsorship. The stated salary range is $97,286–$133,768, assuming full-time status; starting pay depends on job-related factors such as geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Polymer Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team of engineers to achieve business goals.
• Demonstrated application of the scientific method and engineering principles to solve manufacturing problems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Minitab or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplined team and independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize process and business needs and align engineering activities and resources to deliver them.
• Lead and support continuous improvement, cost reduction, process optimization, and new product or process introduction projects, including equipment installation and debugging.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts, applying first-principles engineering to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Provide engineering-level production support and actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance, including trend analysis and implementation plans.
• Integrate new technologies to improve process capability while following established transfer processes, and share best practices with other manufacturing sites.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions; combined 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior