Technical Project Leader- Process & Systems Engineering

Technical Project Leader
- Process & Systems Engineering

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870 Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74367

Lead the development and scale-up of complex manufacturing processes and systems, enabling advanced technologies to transition from research and development into reliable, production-ready manufacturing. This role integrates process engineering with systems-level thinking to deliver solutions that are robust, scalable, and repeatable across manufacturing environments.

• Lead technical execution of manufacturing process and system development from early concept through manufacturing readiness.
• Define end-to-end process architectures, including process flow, equipment requirements, controls interfaces, and quality checkpoints.
• Apply systems engineering principles to ensure alignment across process design, equipment capability, controls, and manufacturing operations.
• Identify technical risks and tradeoffs early and drive resolution through structured analysis and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Partner closely with process, mechanical, controls, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions are designed for scale.
• Support pilot builds, process validation, and ramp-up into manufacturing, ensuring knowledge transfer and long-term operability.

• Strong background in designing, integrating, and scaling manufacturing processes—not just individual components or tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work across technical domains (process, mechanical, controls, quality, manufacturing) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Technical credibility that enables broad influence across teams, functions, and partner organizations.
• Experience transitioning technologies from R&D or pilot environments into manufacturing.
• Comfortable operating in complex, evolving technical environments with incomplete information.
• Communicates effectively with team members and leadership, influencing cost- and quality-focused recommendations to support efficient decision-making.
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of applied engineering experience in process engineering, systems engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments. Will consider less years of experience with advanced degree.
• Experience with high‑precision, automated, or high‑throughput manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with process modeling, capability analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience working with external equipment suppliers or integrators to develop production systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Process‑First Mindset:
  Designs systems around stable, capable processes rather than equipment alone.
• Systems Thinking:
  Anticipates interactions across process steps, equipment, controls, and operations.
• Scalability Focus:
  Engineers solutions that perform reliably beyond the pilot or prototype stage.
• Influence Through Expertise:
  Builds alignment and momentum through sound technical judgment and credibility.

The range for this position is $97,286.00–$ 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.

Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined…