Staff Engineer Environmental

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

117d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses. We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of local, national, and international environmental regulations
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) required
Demonstrated experience leading environmental compliance initiatives and projects

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred or actively pursuing
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, and/or environmental consulting
Experience with ISO 14001 system leadership and multi-site implementation
Experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental management systems, leading the implementation, optimization, and long-term sustainability of ISO 14001 programs across facilities.
Proactively evaluate emerging environmental regulations, industry standards, and corporate requirements; assess business impacts and lead implementation strategies at affected facilities.
Provide advanced interpretation of environmental regulations and permit requirements, advising facilities and leadership on compliance strategy and risk management.
Analyze complex environmental data sets and performance metrics to identify trends, develop insights, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Partner with operating facilities to establish, track, and achieve short-term (annual) and long-term (3–5 year) environmental performance goals.
Design, deliver, and oversee environmental training programs, ensuring facilities maintain compliance and alignment with company policy and best practices.
Lead preparation, review, and submittal of environmental permits, reports, and regulatory documentation.
Plan and lead regulatory and corporate audits, inspections, due diligence activities, and investigations, including engagement with regulatory agencies as appropriate.
Lead root cause analyses and corrective action planning for environmental incidents, non-conformances, and audit findings; verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
Manage and provide technical oversight for environmental remediation projects, coordinating internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective execution.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level environmental engineers and other team members.
Contribute to the development of corporate environmental policies, standards, and best practices.