Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Join Corning, one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines.

And so much more.

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. We are changing the world with: trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives; damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light; precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences;

auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation; and solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.

Role

Purpose:

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Process Engineer at our Canton, NY manufacturing site. This is a full-time onsite role that typically works M – F, 40 hours per week, with a flex as needed. U.S. citizenship is required for this position. Relocation assistance is available. Join a manufacturing engineering team that supports multiple product lines and plays a key role in process improvement, production support, and technology development.

In this role, you will help drive manufacturing performance, cost reduction, quality improvement, and deeper process understanding across areas including forming, fluoride crystals, and Trident, a newer glass-making technology. This position is ideal for an engineer who can step into a manufacturing environment, manage priorities, lead projects, and support improvement initiatives and capital equipment installations.

Day to Day 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.

Required

Education and Experience:

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

Desired

Education and Experience:

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. Ability to work with production and maintenance workers in a unionized…