Sr. Product Development Engineer

Corning•Keller, TX

2d•$94,311 - $129,678•Remote

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions. In product development, you will join a collaborative, high-performing team where technical excellence, analytical leadership, and continuous learning are celebrated. You will be empowered to own your work, drive breakthrough solutions, and help shape the future. Corning invests in its people, providing the resources, trust, and support needed to grow, learn, and make an impact.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Major in Mechanical preferred; Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics or Optical will be considered).
4-7 years of Industry Related Experience (Product, Design, New Product Introduction).
Product Development and/or NPI experience required.
Demonstrated ability to understand and solve challenging technical problems.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and guide peers towards project goals.
Sound understanding of material properties, manufacturing capabilities, and their application in product design.
Proficient in CAD software – Creo, Solidworks, NX (Creo preferred).
Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to clearly articulate technical ideas.
Ability to work unsupervised and to schedule time effectively.
Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts highly desirable.
Design of experiments experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize innovative mechanical design solutions for new product development, demonstrating a deep understanding and technical evaluation of proposed solutions.
Create mechanical designs of plastic injection molded and sheet metal components to meet functional requirements.
Provide high-level and detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings suitable for concept presentation to customers, analytical evaluation, patent applications, technical reports or publications, and cost or manufacturability analysis.
Research externally published fundamentals, new designs (competitor products and patents), and manufacturing processes.
Lead projects from a technical standpoint, representing the design engineering perspective, which may include delegating tasks to other technical resources.
Act as project lead in defining project plan, budget, schedule, team, and completing reviews and documentation from kick-off to product release.
Mentor junior engineers in best practices of engineering, product development, and Corning processes.
Collaborate with project team members from multiple technical disciplines located in various domestic and global locations to translate design concepts into detailed designs that can be prototyped and manufactured.
Work remotely with Manufacturing personnel to release new products at full-scale production.
Provide documentation to communicate findings in technical reports, protect intellectual property in patent applications, order rapid prototypes, and/or support customer presentations and demonstrations.