Sr. Process Engineer

Sr. Process Engineer

** Date:
** Jul 9, 2026

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* Location:

** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 76384

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* Corning is 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.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​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.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. 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

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Scope of Position:*
* + In this role, you will use your creativity, good judgment and flexibility to reduce defects by eliminating root causes.

+ You will work with suppliers to improve performance and ensure that the measurement/inspection system meets the customers' needs.

+ You will also have the opportunity to improve processes and solve problems based on fundamental understanding gained through the use of the scientific method by applying DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.

+ Improving manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yields, cycle time, and safety are other areas you can strive to positively effect by evaluating new raw materials, new equipment, or new process parameters.

+ You are also responsible for documenting SOP, SOS, experiment planning, and process changes and your projects could support any Corning division or research and development.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide

+ Lead and support solving problems and improving processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem-solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.

+ Championing the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations, as well as use your analytical skills to analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).

+ Other responsibilities include measuring and communicating performance against established objectives, reviewing and interpreting data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc., and documenting processes and mentoring operators and peers on defined processes

** Travel Requirements:*
* + Travel is primarily within NC region, but potential to other domestic production facilities. Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status but is expected to be up to 75%.

** Required Education and

Skills:

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* + Minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering (master's preferred)

+ 3-5 years' experience in engineering/manufacturing with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding

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* Required Skills:

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* + Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects

+ Using creative and innovative…