Manufacturing Coating Engineer

Manufacturing Coating Engineer

Location: Wilmington, NC, US 28405

Company: Corning

Corning is hiring a UV coatings expert to develop performance monitoring tools, drive quality improvement, and identify cost reduction opportunities across a portfolio of UV curable materials used in optical fiber and cable manufacturing. You'll develop a deep understanding of how coating formulations translate to measurable fiber performance, track batch‑to‑batch variability, lead investigations into quality issues, and partner with coating manufacturers and suppliers to improve consistency and reduce cost.

This is a technically rich, high‑impact role for a polymer chemist or chemical engineer who thrives at the intersection of materials science, data analysis, and manufacturing — and wants their work to directly influence the quality and cost of Corning's optical fiber products.

• Develop performance monitoring tools and analytical approaches to track UV curable coating batch performance and correlate variability in coating manufacturing to measurable fiber attributes
• Use data systems and performance monitoring tools to drive quality improvement, cost reduction, and a more secure supply chain
• Lead or support root cause investigations and resolution of coating performance issues and quality problems
• Lead and sponsor projects focused on cost reduction, performance improvement, quality enhancement, capacity increase, or other strategic priorities
• Evaluate requirements for testing and implementing new coatings, formulations, and vendors; support supplier qualification and cross‑functional collaboration
• Adjust priorities in response to changing business conditions; collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a demonstrated polymers background, and 4+ years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with sufficient manufacturing experience to understand manufacturing and quality systems
• Thorough understanding of UV curable materials and photopolymer systems
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and quality systems
• Intermediate to advanced data collection and analysis skills
• Project management experience — coordination of multiple, interrelated tasks across cross‑functional teams
• Ability to make sound technical decisions within and outside area of expertise
• Detailed understanding of chemical and fluid systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization, both independently and within cross‑functional teams

• Experience with optical fiber and cable UV curable coatings and inks
• Six Sigma / DMAIC Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience in a manufacturing facility with established data and quality systems

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday; overtime‑exempt position; overtime expected at times based on business needs
• Travel: less than 25%, domestic and international

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,042.00 - $ 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.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well
• 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…