Forming Process Engineer – Lead DOE & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

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 to drive continuous improvement, reduce variability, and support new product introductions—making a direct impact on product quality and operational excellence.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in data analysis and

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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 to drive continuous improvement, reduce variability, and support new product introductions—making a direct impact on product quality and operational excellence.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in data analysis and