Process Engineer III

Scope of Position

Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects. Make decisions independently based upon sound engineering and scientific methods. Actively participate within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important process and product issues. Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods. Independently execute projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

• Provide day-to-day problem-solving support to production operations.
• Analyze data to understand process capability and monitor process trends to drive continued manufacturing excellence.
• Identify process improvement and cost reduction projects based on analysis of process data. The individual is expected to utilize the scientific method to develop, test, and prove hypotheses.
• Prepare cost justifications and capital requests for any new equipment purchases that may be required to achieve project goals.
• Interface with operators, team leaders, and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, or safety improvements into manufacturing.
• Oversee all aspects of bringing new equipment into production, including preparation of financial justification, designing, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project. Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conduct equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and make provisions for repair parts stocking levels. Formally document all aspects of the project.
• Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, or processes from development to production. Provide processing support during product development, develop plans as to how the equipment/processes will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in a production environment prior to transfer. Ensure all production and maintenance documentation is completed such as MI's, SOP's, PM's, and calibration.

Less than 10%

8am - 5pm, support off shift as needed

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other technical field with 2-5 years’ experience (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Creative/innovative problem solving.
• Strong technical fundamentals with process engineering skills.
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.
• Results oriented and high commitment.
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.

• Experience with Statistical packages such as Minitab and/or JMP.
• Skill with Structured Problem Solving such as DMAIC or PDCA.
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion technologies, Cabling processes and equipment, and/or UV Curable technologies.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or equivalent experience.
• Project Management including Cost Estimation, Project Planning, and Execution.
• Experience with programming languages or PLCs in a manufacturing environment.

• 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 with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

The range for this position is…