Forming Process Engineer

Corning Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health & wellness benefits

Employee recognition

Job summary

Corning Environmental Technologies is seeking a Forming Process Engineer to join its Diesel Manufacturing Plant. You will apply hands-on process engineering to drive continuous improvement, reduce manufacturing variability, and support new product introductions, impacting product quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include leading DOE/DMAIC projects, fault diagnosis, and training operators, with a focus on cost reduction and process stability in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or technical degree required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience applying root cause analysis and process problem-solving in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement, defect reduction, and variability reduction projects using DOE and DMAIC.
• Diagnose and resolve manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues.
• Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, and training.
• Apply statistical analysis to improve repeatability of forming process steps.
• Build expertise in forming process areas and execute cost reduction projects.

Skills

Root cause analysis

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Corning Environmental Technologies is seeking a Forming Process Engineer to join its Diesel Manufacturing Plant. In this role, you'll apply hands-on process engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, reduce manufacturing variability, and support new product introductions — making a direct impact on product quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement, defect reduction, and variability reduction projects using Designed Experiments (DOE) and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodology
• Diagnose and resolve manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues through rigorous root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and operator training
• Apply statistical analysis and data-driven methods to build technical understanding of key forming process steps and improve repeatability
• Build subject matter expertise in assigned forming process areas and execute cost reduction projects aligned with business goals

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or technical degree
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience applying root cause analysis and process problem-solving in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, including Microsoft Excel (formulas and graphing)

Desired Experience & Education

• Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles; Six Sigma Green Belt training a plus
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing
• Prior experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Technical competence in materials or ceramic process engineering

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.

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] .