Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible from the ocean depths to space. Our Optical Communications segment is a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions for carrier and enterprise networks.

This position requires demonstrated skills in manufacturing engineering and project management to ensure alignment and a successful execution of measurement and inspection systems projects by working with research, development, engineering and manufacturing groups to develop robust next‑generation measurement solutions and improve existing capabilities.

• Work closely with MSI leadership and multi‑national project teams, including research, technology, division, and manufacturing groups, to track technology development progress and actively support measurement projects, ensuring alignment with manufacturing requirements.
• Lead the execution of solution identification, design, testing, and implementation of measurement and inspection systems, including SW systems industrialization and deployment, incorporating internal and external VOC to determine solutions that meet requirements, value propositions, and financial justifications.
• Define and execute project plans that align with overall business objectives, ensuring safety, quality, performance, schedule, and budget targets are met using all phases of project management methodologies.
• Facilitate the transfer of new measurement technologies from development to manufacturing, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with operational needs.
• Interact regularly with project sponsors and stakeholders, providing periodic project updates and communicating project goals, objectives, key status information, and overall impact effectively with team members.
• Lead initiatives to support test capacity expansions, rebuilds, and process improvements that address measurement cycle time reduction, uncertainty improvements, and cost optimization.

• Minimum of a BS Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects involving multiple technologies and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel.
• Effective communication of project status, issues, risks, and results.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide updates to leadership.
• Some experience and applied knowledge of fiber optic cable assembly measurement equipment such as optical attenuation, reflectometry, surface profile interferometry, and video microscopy (end‑face inspection).
• Experience with new product introductions and transitioning measurement systems from development to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of fiber optics manufacturing principles and measurement science.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated application of measurement science in fiber optics, surface profiling interferometry, microscopy, optical refractometry, or other optical or physical measurement disciplines.
• Some understanding of computer‑based measurement or automation equipment, design, setup, support and data systems architecture.
• Experience with FMEA, PFMEA, and design of experiments (DOE) tools.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,542.00 - $ assuming full‑time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and…