Product & Process Engineer (f/m)

Corning Inc.; gmina Stryków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Poland seeks a motivated engineer to join our Optical Communications core value streams.

You will document customer requirements, ensure Fit-Form-Function through test plans and design controls, and support product and process cost reduction opportunities across manufacturing value streams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, strong data-based decision making, and the ability to work with multicultural teams.

Job description

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.

Role Purpose

• Functions as a technical resource and design owner of assigned value streams. Responsible for ensuring Fit-Form-Function of existing products and process performance.
• Responsible to participate in project teams to resolve performance and customer related issues, propose product and process enhancements, opportunities for product and process alignment, and cost reductions.
• Understands manufacturing processes on assigned value stream, keeps accountability on sustaining and/or enhancing process performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications, and product application.
• Ensure Fit-Form-Function through appropriate qualification test plans, design control and change approval while balancing speed to market and profitability.
• Timely and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes.
• Drive technically rigorous root‑cause analysis for product integrity issues.
• Support and validate product and process cost reduction opportunities through product lifecycle.
• Evolve product performance to meet competitive pressure and industry trends.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing processes within assigned value stream, understand process capability, and support process enhancements.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area/Engineering degree.
• Effective organization, time management, and planning skills, with the ability to handle changing priorities.
• Project leadership skills, including experience working with multicultural teams.
• Gooduse of English and Polish language to be able to clearly present technical concepts, both written and verbally.
• Strong data-based decision-making skills, excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 10% (some international).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in development, product, or process engineering.
• Must be a self-starter, show a proactive approach able to work in a team environment, and motivate others.

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, we provide a pension benefit that grows throughout your career.

Our health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an 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] .