Digital Analyst

About the role

The Digital Analyst will serve as the critical link between manufacturing operations and digital execution within Corning's Cables Division. This role involves translating manufacturing priorities, process improvement opportunities, and operational constraints into clear, structured requirements that drive meaningful digital solutions across the plant network. The position also includes collaborating with operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) teams, and IT to scope, document, and deliver impactful digital projects.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for digital projects across the Cables Division portfolio
• Translate manufacturing operations and process improvement opportunities into structured requirements, user stories, and solution scopes
• Conduct process analysis at manufacturing plants to identify automation and digitization opportunities and validate proposed solutions in partnership with Lean/CI teams
• Author and maintain requirements standards, templates, and design patterns; review plant-built digital solutions for standards adherence and cross-plant reusability potential
• Collaborate with central IT on solution design to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with platform and architecture standards
• Use AI tools to accelerate requirements development, documentation, and stakeholder validation; coach plant-level team members on requirements practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field), Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or business analysis in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate manufacturing operations and process needs into structured digital or IT requirements
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), data historians, and manufacturing analytics platforms
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to accelerate requirements development and documentation
• Familiarity with Lean / Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and tools
• Strong process analysis, process mapping, and communication skills — with the ability to engage stakeholders from the plant floor to the executive level
• Willingness to travel to Cables Division manufacturing sites (approximately 25–30%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field), Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or business analysis in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate manufacturing operations and process needs into structured digital or IT requirements
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), data historians, and manufacturing analytics platforms
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to accelerate requirements development and documentation
• Familiarity with Lean / Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and tools
• Strong process analysis, process mapping, and communication skills — with the ability to engage stakeholders from the plant floor to the executive level
• Willingness to travel to Cables Division manufacturing sites (approximately 25–30%)

Skills

• Experience with business analyst frameworks such as BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) or agile user story methodologies
• Experience coaching or mentoring cross-functional team members or plant-level resources on requirements practices
• Familiarity with multi-site digital solution deployment in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions

Pay

$82,051.00 - $112,821.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Full-time position with approximately 25–30% travel to Cables Division manufacturing sites.