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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Sr. Engineer - Process

Process EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Three to five years of engineering or manufacturing experience, with a track record of solving process problems based on fundamental understanding.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles and practices to technical assignments and projects.
  • Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization.
  • Ability to make decisions based on data and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of new processes or improvements to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide.
  • Lead and support problem-solving and process improvement using fundamental understanding and structured methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.
  • Champion implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations.
  • Analyze process data using statistical tools, including Pareto analysis, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, and gauge R&R.
  • Measure and communicate performance against established objectives; review and interpret data to recommend immediate actions, long-term corrective actions, and follow-up experiments.
  • Document processes and mentor operators and peers on defined processes.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to improve performance and ensure measurement and inspection systems meet customer requirements.
  • Evaluate new raw materials, equipment, and process parameters to improve manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yield, cycle time, and safety.
  • Document standard operating procedures, standard operating sequences, experiment plans, and process changes.
  • Travel primarily within North Carolina, with potential travel to other domestic production facilities, up to 75% depending on project stage and status.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Corning's businesses.
  • Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group.
  • A strong internal Corning network.
  • Performance Excellence training, ideally green belt certification or higher, and Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
  • Project management skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude or equipment understanding.

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

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.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Corning, NY
Founded
1851

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