Staff Engineer, Process
About The Position
In this role, you have the opportunity to impact the corporation by combining your understanding of manufacturing processes with disciplined problem-solving methods to deliver direct impact to the company bottom line. Project assignments vary widely and can include deep study into fundamental understanding of glass, ceramic or molding processes, qualification of new equipment, augmenting manufacturing operations, identifying process improvements, finding ways to increase throughput and capacity or identifying needed technology to impact capability. In addition to manufacturing know-how, you will have an opportunity to use project management skills to manage timelines, costs and deliverables. MTE process engineering has a unique role in that you will be assigned to various projects across the entire corporation depending on the priority or urgency of any project. The Chemical and Process Engineering leadership is committed to provides relevant training to our team by focusing on the fundamentals of manufacturing excellence and leadership skills.
Requirements
- BS in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering (MS preferred)
- 5+ years hands-on experience in engineering/manufacturing with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding
- Demonstrated use of scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes and experiment plans
- Ability to determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within production facility guidelines
- Strong data analysis and statistical skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or equivalent
- Basic process capability / run charting and trend charting experience
- Deep knowledge of Process excellence
- Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization – including communication (written and verbal to leadership) and appropriate documentation
- Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Corning's businesses
- Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group
- Strong internal Corning network
- Performance Excellence training - ideally, green belt or higher certification - LEAN Manufacturing
- PMP certification
- Mechanical aptitude/equipment understanding
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide
- Lead yourself and teams towards solving problems and improving processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.
- Lead the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations, as well as, use your analytical skills to analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
- Measuring and communicating performance against established objectives
- Reviewing and interpreting data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.
- Documenting processes and mentoring operators and peers on defined processes
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 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
