Engineer I & II

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Company-paid pension

401(k) with company contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC, seeks an engineering leader to optimize manufacturing systems by evaluating data trends, driving process improvements, and delivering roadmaps aligned with capacity ramps. You will collaborate across operations, engineering, IT, and supply chain to reduce losses, deploy new equipment, and document changes.

Travel up to 25% may be required. This role sits in Division Engineering within Corning Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) and offers strong compensation and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years of Engineering leadership and/or project management experience
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and ability to solve manufacturing issues.
• 2+ years of experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Access, Power BI, or SQL).

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver process excellence for required manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate and timely information and data flow through manufacturing and the value chain.
• Optimize workflows by identifying issues, resolving gaps, and eliminating bottlenecks through equipment planning.
• Monitor manufacturing improvements; elevate technical needs to engineering teams.
• Assess organizational design and recommend workforce optimization strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Materials, or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Access

Power BI

SQL

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.

Requisition Number: 77528

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

This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems by evaluating data trends, workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and facilitating solutions to close performance gaps. It involves developing operational roadmaps aligned with future capacity ramp plans, driving process improvements, and reducing performance losses across multiple manufacturing sites. The position requires collaboration with Operations and Engineering to enhance Process Control and Process Discipline, assessing organizational design for workflow optimization, and managing cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, the role serves as the operational lead for deploying new equipment and processes, ensuring proper documentation, training, and change management for all technology to manufacturing transitions.

Position is in the Division Engineering organization within Corning Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) and is based in Wilmington, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver process excellence for required manufacturing sites , ensuring accurate and timely information and data flow through manufacturing and the value chain.
• Optimize workflows by identifying issues, resolving gaps, and eliminating bottlenecks through equipment planning.
• Monitor manufacturing improvements; elevate technical needs to engineering teams.
• Assess organizational design and recommend workforce optimization strategies.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% (+/-) domestic travel with some international travel required: This role could occasionally require project assignments away from home location for extended duration.

Hours Of Work/work Schedule/flex-time

• Typically, 40+ hours per week M-F, but may require weekend or nighttime work depending on travel schedules or job assignment .

Qualifications

Required Education

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Materials, or equivalent)

Required Experience And Skills

• 3+ years in manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years of Engineering leadership and/or project management experience
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and ability to solve manufacturing issues.
• 2+ years of experience with data analysis tools; (e.g., Excel, Access, Power BI, or SQL).
• Comfortable working with teams across manufacturing, technology, R&D, operations, procurement, IT, and supply chain.
• Self-starter; takes full ownership; leads teams through challenges and obstacles.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Preferred Skills and attributes

• Advanced degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Materials, or equivalent)
• Comfortable partnering with different functions (Technology, Engineering, Operations, IT, GSM, etc.).

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.

A job that shapes a life

Corning offers you the total package

• 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].