Process Engineer

Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

• Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions, and cost reduction projects.
• Supports manufacturing improvement initiatives, including fundamental understanding, variability reduction, defect reduction and process control improvement.
• Improves existing manufacturing processes and capabilities with a focus on machining technology.
• Develops methods and processes to improve existing products.
• Supports the implementation of new die technology and processes.
• Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineer related problems.

• Provides engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within identified modules/work areas in die manufacturing.
• Performs manufacturing problem solving as needed in support of operations, including root cause identification and resolution.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges.
• Manages and dispositions any non‑conformances in router steps related to supporting modules, identifies root cause, and implements corrective action.
• Engages with Die Development teams to support new die introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training.
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Develops process and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding documentation for key process steps or process changes.
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects.
• Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement.
• Assures quality and repeatability of processes and products.
• Assures safety of operators and equipment while complying with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.

Very little travel expected.

• Standard hours (Monday‑Friday 8‑5)
• Flexible hours may be required to support off‑hours experimentation on weekends and evenings.

• Bachelor’s required or Master’s in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Technology) preferred.
• 1‑3 years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles.

• Technical competence and mechanical aptitude in machining process engineering.
• Aptitude for successfully driving to root cause and implementing step‑change improvement in manufacturing.
• Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through teams.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Track record of troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing processes through PCPD, LEAN, and DMAIC improvements.
• Strong use of data analysis and interpretation to drive process improvements.
• Strongly results oriented.
• Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Practical experience with basic statistics, familiarity with advanced statistical methods.
• The ability to organize and lead small groups of cross‑functional teams.

• Six Sigma Green Belt trained.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing.
• Statistical software competence.
• Documentation (technical writing), machine specification SOP guides and machine qualifications.
• Basic understanding of Corning Environmental Technology Products, Filters and Substrates.
• Experience working in a Union environment.
• Inspection equipment experience.
• Experience with external vendors and…