Senior Fibermaking Capabilities Engineer

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Date: Oct 12, 2026

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78579

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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.

Corning is a world leader in specialty glass and optical fiber, and this role sits at the center of that innovation. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise across Corning’s optical fiber manufacturing operations — driving cost reduction, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for new technologies and processes. You will partner across technology development and plant manufacturing organizations globally, with up to 25% domestic and international travel.

• Lead multi-stage engineering projects across optical fiber manufacturing, spanning cost reduction, performance improvement, and engineered safety initiatives
• Serve as the technical bridge between technology development and plant manufacturing organizations, ensuring smooth deployment of new processes, products, and platforms
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies — including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Kepner-Tregoe (KT) — to resolve process and equipment issues
• Support cross-location governance efforts and facilitate shared learnings across global manufacturing sites
• Provide engineering guidance to global manufacturing operations and mentor junior engineers and technicians

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, DOE, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Databricks, PowerBI, Minitab, JMP, Microsoft Excel, or SAS
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects across multiple stages, from concept through deployment
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing or a closely related specialty materials environment
• Background in global manufacturing and engineering
• Formal project management certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Familiarity with financial management concepts applied to engineering projects
• Experience supporting new technology deployment and manufacturing…