Senior Process & Systems Engineer

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

6d•$97,286 - $133,768•Hybrid

About The Position

Corning is seeking an experienced Senior Process & System Engineer to lead the development, scale-up, and manufacturing readiness of complex production processes, owning the full technology transfer from R&D and pilot environments into full-scale manufacturing. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role supporting Corning’s advanced manufacturing network, with impact beyond a single site. You’ll partner directly with engineering, operations, and R&D leaders on critical manufacturing transformations, with direct senior leadership visibility. Relocation assistance is available for candidates outside the immediate area. The role combines deep process engineering expertise with systems integration thinking, aligning process design, equipment qualification, controls, quality systems, and manufacturing operations to deliver scalable, repeatable, and validated processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or related); Master’s preferred, with advanced-degree candidates considered with fewer years of experience
5+ years of applied engineering experience in process engineering, systems engineering, or advanced manufacturing
Proven experience leading manufacturing scale-up, technology transfer, or NPI from R&D/pilot stage through full production
Proficiency with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DOE, SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis
Experience with process capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk) and statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP
Willingness to travel up to 50% in a project-based role supporting multiple Corning manufacturing sites, including travel for equipment builds, commissioning, and ramp-up; offers exposure to global, cutting-edge advanced manufacturing and automation solutions. Travel level varies by project phase and milestone

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-precision, automated, or high-throughput manufacturing processes
Familiarity with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), control plans, APQP, and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
Background in optical fiber, specialty glass, ceramics, semiconductor, defense/aerospace, or life sciences manufacturing
Experience with value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and production systems design

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development, from process architecture definition through pilot builds, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and full production ramp
Define process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment requirements, controls interfaces, and quality checkpoints for complex manufacturing systems
Enabling process assessment and continuous improvement through process engineering fundamentals—driving capability enhancement and advancing toward manufacturing process excellence
Apply systems engineering principles to ensure alignment across process design, equipment capability, controls, and manufacturing operations
Lead technical risk identification and resolution using FMEA, root cause analysis, 8D, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and long-term process operability post-launch
Partner with process, mechanical, controls, quality, and manufacturing teams to build in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and scalability from day one
Manage external equipment suppliers and system integrators to develop and qualify production-ready systems
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership, influencing cost- and quality-focused decisions