Forming Mechanical Engineer

Corning Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Concord/Charlotte is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide advanced engineering support for plant operations. You will lead equipment upgrades, troubleshoot chronic failures, and drive projects from scope to turnover, partnering with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

The role requires a BS/MS in mechanical fields and 2+ years in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of mechanical systems and project management. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of equipment or controls engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate manufacturing needs into engineering requirements, equipment specifications, and validated mechanical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including production equipment, mechanical power transmission, motion and actuation systems, and structural elements.
• Proven project management skills including scope development, cost estimating, schedule management, contractor coordination, and risk management, and communication of project status.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound engineering recommendations within plant standards, business priorities, safety requirements, and operational constraints.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification, PMP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering projects involving equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, utility system modifications, capacity expansions, and manufacturing start-up support.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for chronic equipment failures, process constraints, downtime events, and mechanical issues affecting safety, quality, and production performance.
• Lead project execution from scope definition and financial justification through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and turnover to operations and maintenance.
• Define mechanical design requirements and equipment specifications for new or modified plant systems, including performance criteria, maintainability expectations, and acceptance standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, process engineering, quality, and EHS to improve uptime, throughput, process stability, product quality, and long-term asset performance.
• Independently identify, prioritize, and drive engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal to no direction

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Project management

Root cause analysis

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering

2+ years of equipment or controls engineering experience in manufacturing

Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt or PMP

Job description

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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.

Scope of Position:

Provides advanced mechanical engineering support to plant manufacturing operations, with responsibility for improving equipment reliability, process performance, and overall production capability. Leads and supports the design, specification, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of process equipment and utility systems to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable operation. Partners closely with operations, maintenance, process engineering, project teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues, execute improvement projects, increase uptime and throughput, and enhance product quality, safety, and long-term asset performance.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead plant engineering projects involving equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, utility system modifications, capacity expansions, and manufacturing start-up support.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for chronic equipment failures, process constraints, downtime events, and mechanical issues affecting safety, quality, and production performance.
• Lead project execution from scope definition and financial justification through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and turnover to operations and maintenance.
• Define mechanical design requirements and equipment specifications for new or modified plant systems, including performance criteria, maintainability expectations, and acceptance standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, process engineering, quality, and EHS to improve uptime, throughput, process stability, product quality, and long-term asset performance.
• Independently identify, prioritize, and drive engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal to no direction

Education and Experience: Required

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of equipment or controls engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate manufacturing needs into engineering requirements, equipment specifications, and validated mechanical solutions
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including production equipment, mechanical power transmission, motion and actuation systems, and structural elements
• Proven project management skills including scope development, cost estimating, schedule management, contractor coordination, and risk management, and communication of project status.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound engineering recommendations within plant standards, business priorities, safety requirements, and operational constraints.

Education and Experience: Desired

• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification, PMP, or similar.
• Strong data analysis skills, experience with excel (pivot table) and Access or similar.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance strategy, spare parts planning, reliability engineering, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis, Minitab, advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data-analysis tools used to evaluate equipment performance and production trends.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$83,134.00-$114,310.00 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.

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 ofrace, 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] .

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord