Cold End Process Engineer

Cold End Process Engineer

Date:
Aug 27, 2026

Location:

Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 77644

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.

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

Sheet glass process management for 1 to 3 production lines including leading all activity related to achieving process objectives, identifying sources of variation, improving processes, and providing support for product developments and line startups.

Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues

Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts

Use rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding for key process steps

Provide engineering-level production support to manufacturing operations

Develop and maintain systems to monitor and proactively address equipment issues and process performance

Receive and integrate new technologies to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed

Recommend and implement improvements to processes and equipment

Lead and/or support projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new technology migrations into the plant

Develop and update engineering and operations documentation

Provide training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes

Work with other team members and departments to ensure that product output at each process step meets or exceeds manufacturing budgets and goals

Demonstrate subject-matter expertise of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing and engineering

Execute cost reduction and PEx projects (DMAIC/DESIGN) in line with business objectives

Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality

Lead and support data collection, analysis, and usage that drive improvements in process and/or equipment capability, reliability, and quality

Engage with SMEs and peers across the wider Corning technical organization to solve problems, share knowledge, and influence technical strategy in the BOD process area

Standard hours (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm). Flexible hours may be required to support off-hours experimentation on weekends and evenings. This position requires periodic weekend team coverage (maybe onsite or on call as needed).

Bachelors or Master's in Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Glass/Ceramics or Chemical disciplines preferred) 0-3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly Ability to demonstrate fundamental understanding through science and engineering skills Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions Ability to use the scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively Ability to translate engineering solutions to process requirements that deliver and/or improve performance criteria Experience with experimental design Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong data analysis and interpretation skills Results oriented and high commitment Basic knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC / DESGN) methodology

Experience in glass manufacturing Broad skill set in mechanical engineering principles & systems Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification Lean Manufacturing techniques

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