Requisition Number: 78497

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

A manufacturing engineer monitors and improves established manufacturing processes and equipment. To do so, they must leverage:

fundamental understanding of manufacturing within their area of expertise, and basic understanding of manufacturing outside their area
data retrieval, analysis and reporting techniques
rigorous problem-solving methodologies
scientific methods and experiment planning

A manufacturing engineer makes changes to manufacturing processes and equipment with the goal of improving safety, reducing cost, improving quality, or increasing output. A manufacturing engineer also receives technology from development groups, delivers technology to production groups, and provides high level troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment issues.

Scope of Position

Work closely with development teams to maximize potential for success of incoming manufacturing/products
Collect data for incoming products and compare vs. metrics
Perform trend analysis (by equipment, attribute, product) and monitor/response plans
Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes/equipment and drive equipment robustness
Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions
Ensure accurate documentation for incoming manufacturing/products
Create manufacturing improvement corrective action plans and solutions
Provide inputs about equipment maintenance requirements and shortfalls
Identify when engineering support is required to address significant production platform/process/specification issues or changes
Work with production techs to drive equipment/manufacturing standardization and continuous improvements
Interface with production resources in other sections to drive consistency and share best practices
Interface with Engineering, Facilities, IT and Development organizations
Work with Operations team to include section supervision, shift supervision, and associates as required to ensure teams understand new manufacturing processes/products
Provide technical documentation for experiments conducted, changes made, and lessons learned as a result of above responsibilities.
Train operational organizations on new manufacturing processes , products, or changes to established manufacturing processes and products.

Experiences/Education - Required

Required Education:

BS or greater in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Required Years and Area of Experience:

1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment,

Required Skills:

Strong data analysis skills
Experience with Excel (pivot tables) and Access
Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively
Directive and autonomous
Decision making and prioritization
Communication skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with various Fiber making platforms
Experience with PI manufacturing books
Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, e.g.)
Demonstrated project leadership
Computer Aided Design

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.

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Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].

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