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About The Position

Requirements

• BS or MS in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Technology)
• 3-5 years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Technical competence and mechanical aptitude in machining process engineering
• Aptitude for successfully driving to root cause and implementing step change improvement in manufacturing.
• Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through teams.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making.
• Track record of troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing processes through PCPD, LEAN, and DMAIC improvements
• Strong use data analysis and interpretation to drive process improvements
• Strongly results oriented.
• Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Practical experience with basic statistics, familiarity with advanced statistical methods.
• The ability to organize and lead small groups of cross functional teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Technical curiosity and personal integrity (We live the Corning Values)
• Personal initiative and commitment; able to function independently
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and integrate new learnings into project plans
• Organized with good planning and time management skills
• Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
• Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt trained
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing
• Statistical software competence
• Documentation (technical writing), machine specification SOP guides and machine qualifications
• Basic understanding of Corning Environmental Tecnology Products, Filters and Subtsrates
• Experience working in a Union environment
• Inspection equipment experience
• Experience with External vendors and equipment suppliers

Responsibilities

• Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects.
• Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including fundamental understanding, variability reduction, defect reduction and process control improvement.
• Improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities with a focus on machining technology.
• Develop methods and processes to improve existing products.
• Develop methods and processes to implement new die technology and processes.
• Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems.
• Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 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