Sr. Process Engineer

Sr. Process Engineer

Location:

Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company:
Corning

• Use creativity, judgment, and flexibility to reduce defects by eliminating root causes.
• Work with suppliers to improve performance and ensure the measurement/inspection system meets customer needs.
• Improve processes and solve problems based on fundamental understanding using DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
• Improve manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yields, cycle time, and safety by evaluating new raw materials, equipment, or process parameters.
• Document SOPs, SOS, experiment planning, and process changes; support any Corning division or R&D projects.

• Support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide.
• Lead and support problem‑solving and process improvements using structured problem‑solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.
• Champion the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations and analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g., Pareto, regression, time charting, ANOVA, 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.

Travel is primarily within the NC region, with potential visits to other domestic production facilities. Travel may be up to 75% of the time, depending on project stage and status.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering (master’s preferred).
• 3‑5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding.

• Apply engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects.
• Use creative and innovative problem‑solving approaches, methods, and execution.
• Complete projects in a manufacturing organization.
• Excellent analytical skills for data‑driven decision making.
• Collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.

• Knowledge of Corning’s businesses.
• Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group.
• Strong internal Corning network.
• Performance Excellence training—ideally a green belt or higher certification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Project management skills.
• Some mechanical aptitude and equipment understanding.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

$84,932.00 – $ for full time status. Starting pay depends on job‑related factors, including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; family-building support; fitness benefits.
• Company‑paid pension benefit and matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan up to 12% of pay.
• Paid time off; disability and disease management programs; employee assistance program.
• Company-wide bonuses and long‑term incentives tied to business results.

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.

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