Die Performance Engineer

Corning Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,932 - 116,782; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid pension

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Die Performance Engineer in the CET Division at the Erwin Manufacturing Complex to drive die/forming interactions for improved extrusion performance and quality.

You will lead or support short- and long-term die improvement projects and work with CET and extrusion plants worldwide. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years of process engineering experience, and the ability to collaborate across domestic and international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work across domestic and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain interface between die manufacturing and CET’s extrusion plants for die performance of new and existing die designs.
• Resolve extrusion performance issues related to dies through troubleshooting and project leadership.
• Support a culture of strong partnership between die manufacturing, extrusion plants and Division Engineering.
• Lead and/or support projects focused on extrusion cost and capability improvements through dies.
• Author and conduct rigorous experimentation in support of business objectives.
• Engage with Division Engineering, PPD, extrusion plants and the business team to accomplish the mission.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cross functional teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-project management

MEE and MIE knowledge

Urgency-driven

Domestic/international collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics degrees with relevant experience

Job description

Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position

This position is for an Die Performance Engineer within the Corning Environmental Technologies (CET) Division, located at the Erwin Manufacturing Complex (EMC). The role will report into the Die Performance Manager.

The responsibilities for this role include driving deep into the integration and understanding of die/forming interactions to deliver performance and quality improvements in extrusion through dies. Additional responsibilities include leading or supporting both short and long-term die improvement projects.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the interface required between die manufacturing and CET’s extrusion plants for die performance of new and existing die designs.
• Ensure proper support for the resolution of extrusion performance issues related to dies, which includes troubleshooting and/or project leadership.
• Support a culture of strong partnership between die manufacturing, extrusion plants and Division Engineering.
• Lead and/or support projects focused on extrusion cost and capability improvements through dies.
• Author and conduct rigorous experimentation in support of business objectives.
• Engage with peers and leadership the following organizations to accomplish the mission: Division Engineering, PPD, extrusion plants and the business team.

Travel Requirements

< 10% to CET’s extrusion sites (domestic and international)

Hours of work/work schedule

Standard work schedule during business hours; Monday – Friday with some evening and weekend hours required to meet production, and project needs as necessary. Weekend team participation is a requirement of this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with demonstrated work experience in a manufacturing setting. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics degrees are also considered with the appropriate work experiences.
• Minimum of 3+ years of process engineering experience

Required Skills

• Manufacturing experience in a factory setting
• Demonstrated cross functional team experience
• Demonstrated efficiency at technical problem solving
• Ability to manage and prioritize work across multiple projects
• Functional knowledge of MEE and MIE
• Track record of acting with urgency to meet objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both domestically and internationally

Desired Skills

• Comfortable working with data and using established engineering methods to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Mechanical aptitude with a general knowledge of machining operations
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers
• Basic understanding of Corning Environmental Technology Products and Processes outside of die manufacturing

Soft Skills

• Personal integrity (We live the Corning values)
• Able to build rapport quickly with the existing team
• Interpersonal skills – open, engaging, enables others to perform at their best
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and integrate new learnings
• Ability to influence others
• Communicates effectively both in writing and presentation

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00-$116,782.00 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.

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 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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].