Senior Process Engineer

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.

Requisition Number: 78255
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.

Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead raw material cost reduction initiatives for optical cables on a global scale. In this role, you will apply materials expertise and engineering rigor to improve manufacturing processes, develop material substitution roadmaps, and deliver measurable cost and quality outcomes.

• Lead regional and global materials projects targeting raw material cost reduction, improved process consistency, and maintained or enhanced product quality
• Assess material change implications on quality architecture; drive early identification of specification changes and coordinate cross-functional engagement and implementation
• Partner with Technology Materials, Division Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to understand raw material specifications and develop alternate and substitution material roadmaps
• Solve manufacturing process issues through data analysis, structured experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts
• Document and communicate lessons learned and technical insights across organizational boundaries and manufacturing sites

• Location:
  
  Hickory, NC
• Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
• Travel:
  Up to 25% to various manufacturing sites in the division (Includes both domestic and international travel)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific methodology and data-driven analysis to diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing problems
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools, including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Minitab or equivalent

• Experience synthesizing data from multiple sources to establish and communicate technical direction
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering or materials projects with accountability for measurable business outcomes
• Knowledge of…