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Sr. Process Engineer

Job in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listing for: Corning Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 97286 - 133768 USD Yearly USD 97286.00 133768.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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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.

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.

Scope of Position

The Process Engineer drives manufacturing excellence through process optimization, technical problem solving, equipment improvements, and implementation of new technologies. The role applies engineering principles and data-driven decision making to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and reliability. The Process Engineer independently manages technical projects, supports day-to-day production needs, and collaborates across functions to resolve complex manufacturing challenges. The position also supports the transfer of new products, materials, and technologies into production while ensuring sustainable, repeatable processes.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Support
  • Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for process, equipment, quality, and productivity issues.
  • Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, establish process capability, and improve operational performance.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions in partnership with production teams.
  • Identify and execute improvements focused on safety, quality, yield, throughput, reliability, and cost reduction.
  • Use structured problem-solving methods and scientific method to develop, test, and validate solutions.
  • Develop process controls that improve consistency and capability.
  • Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and employee engagement.
  • Lead capital and productivity projects from concept through implementation.
  • Prepare business cases, cost estimates, financial justifications, and capital funding requests.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, spending forecasts, risks, and documentation.
  • Coordinate equipment design, specification, procurement, installation, startup, qualification, training, spare-parts planning, and sustainment.
  • Ensure projects achieve safety, operational, quality, and financial objectives.
Technology and Product Transfer
  • Support the transfer of new products, materials, technologies, and processes from development into manufacturing.
  • Partner with Technology, Development, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Develop implementation plans and validate repeatability and process capability before production release.
  • Create…
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