Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer will provide support to drive development, optimize processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance production efficiency, focusing on achieving a fundamental understanding of key processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects to achieve manufacturing performance goals for both new and existing processes.
• Identify process limitations based on current equipment and capabilities and recommend solutions to overcome them.
• Lead initiatives to gain a deeper understanding of key processes, enabling continuous improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction.
• Provide strategic guidance to management on prioritizing projects for maximum impact.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes, develop solutions, and implement improvements to address process challenges and enhance overall performance.
• Manage and support critical engineering and development projects aligned with the plant’s long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with division and company resources in technology and engineering to enhance project success.
• Partner with teams on new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering problem solving tools, such as: DMAIC, error proofing, scientific method, KT.
• Proven experience in process improvement and successful development initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in relevant areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects effectively.
• Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and drawing actionable conclusions from data.
• Results-driven with a high level of commitment to achieving goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in delivering clear and impactful presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering, or related field.
• US Citizenship required.

Desired

• Project management skills.
• Understanding of hypothesis testing, experiment planning and statistical analysis.
• Structured development and problem-solving skills (e.g. Innovation, KT, DMAIC).
• DMAIC Six Sigma methodology.
• Able to work with production and maintenance workers in a unionized setting.
• Able to communicate priorities and influence technical direction to others.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certified.

Benefits

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.

Corning offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit.
• 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).
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.