Sr. Packaging Project Engineer

Corning•Durham, NC

9d•$97,218 - $133,675

About The Position

Corning’s Life Sciences segment develops and supplies scientific laboratory products, collaborating with researchers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate drug discovery. The role is described in the posting as a Senior Product Engineer responsible for maintaining and optimizing global product specifications to meet customer needs and advance strategic product-line goals. It connects Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Line Management, Applications, Sales, and customers to support collaboration and product lifecycle management. The engineer owns product specifications and improvement efforts, provides technical expertise for customer issues, evaluates proposed changes, and applies data analysis to support product quality and continuous improvement. The role may also oversee and develop a team of Product Engineers. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience as a Product or Process Engineer in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
Demonstrated expertise in technical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and manufacturing process optimization.
Proficiency in statistical data analysis, such as JMP or Minitab.
Experience with quality systems in regulated environments, such as ISO 13485 or FDA-related systems.
Strong project management skills, including cross-functional collaboration and execution.
Ability to acquire and retain new information quickly.
Excellent work ethic and exemplary personal conduct.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a technical, customer-facing role working directly with external customers.
Product design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar mechanical design tools.
Background in product commercialization, post-market support, and laboratory workflows.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and MEE.
Experience managing or leading cross-functional, international teams or initiatives.
Ability to transfer and integrate new technology into manufacturing environments.
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering or a relevant life science discipline; strongly desired.
Hands-on experience as both an engineer and a manager in manufacturing settings, including leading complex projects or product development teams; strongly desired.
Working knowledge of life science product introduction, quality systems, and process control, with demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering talent; strongly desired.
Effective leadership, organizational, and planning skills, including managing changing priorities and time zone differences.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, including the ability to build constructive relationships and use diplomacy and tact in high-tension situations.
Self-starter able to set direction and motivate teams, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Own product specifications and align them with customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, regulatory standards, and business objectives.
Work with manufacturing, commercial, quality, and engineering teams to balance quality, cost, and efficiency.
Liaise across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality, Product Line Management, Applications, Sales, and customers to support communication, problem-solving, and qualification of new products and processes.
Lead product improvement, design, and development efforts using data analysis and industry best practices; mentor junior engineers and project team members.
Resolve complex customer issues and lead complaint resolution; help commercial teams communicate product benefits.
Evaluate the effects of proposed process, material, or design changes on product performance and customer outcomes, and ensure testing methods and quality systems comply with ISO standards.
Work with Product Line Management and specialists to develop value propositions and quantify and communicate the value of technical and process enhancements.
Analyze product and process data using statistical tools to support continuous improvement and decision-making.
Maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test protocols, validations, and customer communications.
May oversee, develop, and direct a team of Product Engineers within the Life Sciences division.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout a career (described in one benefits passage).
Company matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; one passage states total retirement contributions may reach 7%–12% of pay, depending on age and years of service, and another states matching contributions of up to 4% of pay when contributing at least 6%.
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.