Engineer, Process

Location: Painted Post

Engineer, Process

** Date:
** May 18, 2026

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* Location:

** Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75127

** 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. 

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning's existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning's businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning's manufacturing as a differential advantage.

** Role Purpose*
* + Reducing defects by eliminating root causes.

+ Working with suppliers to improve performance.

+ Ensuring that the measurement/inspection system meets the customer's needs.

+ Improving processes and solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained through the use of the scientific method

+ Applying DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.

+ Improving manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yields, cycle time, and safety.

+ Evaluating new raw materials, new equipment, or new process parameters.

+ Documenting SOP, SOS, experiment planning, and process changes.

+ Projects could support any Corning division or research and development

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Design and develop new processes or improve existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide

+ Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem   solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.

+ Implement Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations

+ Analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).

+ Measure and communicate performance against established objectives.

+ Review and interpret data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.

+ Document processes and train operators and peers on defined processes

** Travel Requirements/ Work Hours*
* + Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

+ Fulltime work

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + Minimum of BS in chemical, materials, ceramic, mechanical engineering, computer science.

+ 0 to 5 years' experience in engineering/manufacturing

** Required Skills*
* + Rigorous problem solving - Proficient in the use of process control/ analysis techniques

+ Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization

+ Decision making based on data

** Desired Skills*
* + Effective presentation skills

+ Capable of leading small process development / improvement projects

+ Innovation experience

+ Process excellence (Six Sigma) Green Belt or higher

** Professional Skills*
* + Strong written and oral communication skills

+ Personal initiative and commitment

+ Organized with good planning and time management skills

+ Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills

+ Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is $70,776.00 - $97,317.00 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…