Manufacturing Engineer
Corning
Manufacturing Engineer
Corning
Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components
Requisition Number: 79796
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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.
1. Manufacturing & MOB Support
• Support daily manufacturing operations at EM sites to prevent disruptions and ensure stable output.
• Assist with mold, tooling, and equipment maintenance, repair, and renewal activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support periodic asset checks and cycle counts.
• Support ECR/ECN implementation and ensure engineering changes are executed correctly at EMs.
• Maintain and update product specifications, drawings, and engineering databases.
2. Product Quality & Engineering Data
• Own product engineering data accuracy, including BOMs, drawings, and specifications.
• Update BOMs in systems on time and coordinate with planners/buyers to ensure released POs are production ready.
• Support product qualification activities and provide complete qualification data for PE and cross functional review.
• Work with Quality teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA) at EMs.
3. External Manufacturer (EM) Technical Support
• Act as a technical interface between EMs and internal PE teams.
• Clarify product drawings, specifications, and manufacturing process questions from EMs.
• Support EM capability development, especially in cable assembly processes, connectors, and cable types.
• Provide correct product documentation and material information to enable outsourcing when required.
4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including yield improvement, packaging optimization, material replacement, and automation implementation.
• Support engineering cost reduction projects and track progress against targets.
• Assist in improving EM engineering performance metrics and scorecards.
5. NPI & Future Readiness
• Support NPI activities using standard PEx / project management tools.
• Assist with sample builds, qualification execution, and schedule tracking.
• Support evaluation of new EMs and capability improvement of existing EMs.
• Maintain EM capability and qualification databases.
6. Reporting & Communication
• Prepare and provide regular updates on:
o NPI status
o Engineering projects
o Cost reduction activities
• Communicate effectively across supply chain, quality, PE, labs, and EM partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering roles.
• Experience working with external manufacturers, contract manufacturing, OEM/ODM suppliers is preferred.
• Hands on experience supporting NPI and qualification activities.
• Understand Optical component reliability test standards, like GR-1209&GR-1221.
• Basic project management skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
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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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