Core Process Engineer

Corning Inc.; Reynosa; Hybrid; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Core Process Engineer to act as the SME for an assigned manufacturing process in a high-impact optical-fiber environment.

You will support alignment, performance, capability, and continuous improvement while collaborating with global teams to resolve issues and maintain current documentation. You will guide operators and junior engineers, participate in validations and trial plans, and ensure audit readiness with strong on-floor presence and technical support for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• 2–5 years in plant/process/manufacturing engineering or related engineering support in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives in production settings.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving with ability to identify trends and root causes.
• Knowledge of process control, statistics, experimental design, capability analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• English proficiency at least 80% (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the process owner and subject matter expert for the assigned process.
• Lead process improvement and capability enhancement projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall process performance.
• Monitor process performance through data analysis, statistical tools, process control methods, and root-cause analysis.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues, implement corrective actions, and support the prevention of recurring problems.
• Maintain and update process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, troubleshooting guides, and SOPs.
• Support process validations, trials, experimental plans, and qualification activities through structured data analysis and engineering evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure process alignment, share technical knowledge, and support manufacturing needs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators, technicians, and junior engineers related to the assigned process.
• Support audit readiness and participate in reviews of process documentation, compliance requirements, and improvement actions.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and provide timely technical support for production-related process challenges.

Skills

Process Engineering

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Are you looking to apply your engineering expertise in a high-impact manufacturing environment?

Join Corning and play a key role in optimizing and sustaining a critical optical-fiber manufacturing process while collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.

Do you have experience with any of the following processes: Polishing, Stripping, Crimping, Cleaning, or Furcation?

What is your role?

As a Core Process Engineer, you will serve as the subject matter expert for an assigned manufacturing process.

You will be responsible for supporting the alignment, performance, capability, and continuous improvement of the assigned process. This role partners with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and other stakeholders to resolve process-related issues, improve performance, and ensure process documentation and controls remain current and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the process owner and subject matter expert for the assigned process.
• Lead process improvement and capability enhancement projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall process performance.
• Monitor process performance through data analysis, statistical tools, process control methods, and root-cause analysis.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues, implement corrective actions, and support the prevention of recurring problems.
• Maintain and update process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Support process validations, trials, experimental plans, and qualification activities through structured data analysis and engineering evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure process alignment, share technical knowledge, and support manufacturing needs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators, technicians, and junior engineers related to the assigned process.
• Support audit readiness and participate in reviews of process documentation, compliance requirements, and improvement actions.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and provide timely technical support for production-related process challenges.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in plant engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or an engineering support role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends and determine root causes.
• Knowledge of process control, statistical analysis, experimental design, capability analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• English proficiency of at least 80%, both written and spoken.

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• 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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.
• Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].