Product and Process Engineer
Corning
Product and Process Engineer
Corning
Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components
Requisition Number: 78420
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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.
• Functions as a technical resource and design owner of assigned value streams. Responsible for ensuring fit/form/function of existing products.
• Supports project execution between development and manufacturing as an impartial 3rd party with the expertise to balance risks between business demands, process performance and product assurance.
• Responsible to participate on project teams to resolve performance and customer related issues; propose product and process enhancements, opportunities for product and process alignment, and cost reductions.
• Understands manufacturing processes on assigned value stream, keeps accountability on sustaining and/or enhancing process performance.
• Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications and product application.
• Ensure Fit, Form, Function through appropriate qualification test plans, design control and change approval while balancing speed to market and profitability.
• Quickly and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes.
• Drive technically rigorous root cause analysis for product integrity and process performance issues.
• Support and validate product and process cost reduction opportunities through product lifecycle.
• Evolve product performance to meet competitive pressure and industry trends.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing processes within assigned value stream, understands process capability and support process enhancements.
Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area/ Engineering degree.
Work Experience:
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in development, product, or process engineering.
Required skills:
• Good understanding of OCS product line or solution set and the associated manufacturing processes.
• Effective leadership, organization, time management, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities.
• Project leadership skills, including experience working with multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with Process Control and Process Discipline tools, including statistical process control, hypothesis testing, sampling plans, and capability analysis.
• Proficient use of English language to be able to clearly present technical concepts, both written and verbally.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong data-based decision-making skills.
• Capable of performing data analysis using MS excel or statistic software (SPC XL).
• Product and Process troubleshooting, failure mode analysis, problem solving skills.
• Work experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Cost estimating or analysis, financial acumen.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent PEx qualification.
• Experience with project management.
• Professional written and spoken communication skills.
• Knowledge of experimental design and analysis.
• Knowledge of optical connectors, including construction, assembly, and performance measures.
Soft skills:
• Show a proactive approach and be able to work in a team environment while motivating others.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to be able to build relationships and participate in diverse teams within cross-functional groups and international locations.
• Flexible working hours, requires working with different time zones.
Travel Requirements (please note if international):
• Roles is primarily EMEA based and does require occasional travel to ensure global alignment.
• Approximately 10%, some international.
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].
Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.
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