Sr. Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for the construction, installation, debugging, and startup of manufacturing equipment at domestic and international locations. The role oversees internal teams and contract personnel during installation and conversion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. The engineer leads mechanical design and equipment project execution, including planning, coordination of materials and services, and communication of project status and technical risks. The role also promotes a proactive safety culture and directs and mentors technicians, contractors, designers, and junior engineers through fabrication, installation, testing, and startup activities. Travel is required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially internationally. Travel may range from a few days to a few weeks during project initiation and may be full-time during project deployment. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 2–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Skilled in hands-on work with mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safety.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, piping/P&IDs, drive trains, and pneumatic/electromechanical actuators.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AutoCAD®, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
- Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
- Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
- Experience in optical fiber manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design, installation, modification, debugging, and startup of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and execute project plans emphasizing safety, quality, schedule, cost control, equipment reliability, and protection of intellectual property.
- Direct and mentor technicians, contractors, designers, and junior engineers during fabrication, installation, testing, and startup.
- Coordinate materials and services for project execution, including design changes, procurement, vendor communication, expediting, tracking, receiving, and documentation.
- Identify hazards, participate in risk assessments, and ensure safe execution of hands-on and contractor activities.
- Communicate project status, technical risks, resource needs, and schedule impacts to project teams and leadership.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions, as described in the posting.
- Company matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
