Division Engineering Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Corning•Concord, NC

1d•$95,227 - $130,938•Onsite

About The Position

Corning's Optical Fiber and Cable division is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems for fiber manufacturing and cable processing equipment. This role sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering and manufacturing innovation — driving solutions that directly impact production performance, quality, and throughput across Corning's fiber and cable operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of experience in the design and development of production process machinery, dynamic mechanisms, and/or automated systems in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience delivering fully integrated machine and automation systems, including integration of commercial technologies into robust manufacturing solutions
Strong working knowledge of electro-mechanical drive systems, robotics, material handling, fluid power, pneumatics, and safety standards
Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD
Demonstrated ability to manage external machine builders and system integrators through design, build, and system integration
Strong project management skills with experience leading medium-to-large-scale, equipment-focused projects

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with new equipment installation and manufacturing start-up
Familiarity with computer modeling and analysis software for mechanical system design
Knowledge of precision engineering principles
Background transitioning new products or manufacturing processes from development into full-scale production

Responsibilities

Lead and execute automation and process equipment projects — including capacity installations, equipment debug, and manufacturing start-up — delivering systems that are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and performance-validated.
Define machine design specifications and error budgets; develop mechanical design concepts; oversee prototype and production equipment builds; conduct proof-of-concept testing and translate findings into engineering recommendations.
Partner with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to specify, manage, and deliver fully integrated process machine systems on time, on budget, and to performance targets.
Prepare and direct the generation of construction and installation drawings; ensure final drawing packages reflect as-built conditions and meet engineering standards.
Actively participate in system integration, debug, installation, production start-up, and plant personnel training; report on project activities and track expenditures against allocated budgets.