Global Fiber Manufacturing Capabilities Engineer

Corning, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Senior Fibermaking Capabilities Engineer to join our Concord, NC team. You will lead cross-functional projects across optical fiber processes, driving cost and performance improvements while ensuring readiness for new technologies, with travel up to 25% internationally.

The role requires a strong engineering background, DMAIC/DOE/Kepner-Tregoe, and data analytics, with 5+ years in manufacturing and a relevant advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, DOE, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Databricks, PowerBI, Minitab, JMP, Microsoft Excel, or SAS.
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects across multiple stages, from concept through deployment.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing or a closely related specialty materials environment.
• Background in global manufacturing and engineering.
• Formal project management certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Familiarity with financial management concepts applied to engineering projects.
• Experience supporting new technology deployment and manufacturing readiness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-stage projects across optical fiber manufacturing to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Bridge between technology development and plant manufacturing for new processes and products.
• Apply DMAIC, DOE, and KT to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Support cross-location governance and share learnings across global sites.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

DMAIC

DOE

Kepner-Tregoe

Project leadership

Global manufacturing

Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Technology deployment

Databricks

PowerBI

Minitab

JMP

Excel

SAS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

Databricks

PowerBI

Minitab

JMP

Excel

SAS

Job description

Corning is seeking a Senior Fibermaking Capabilities Engineer to join our Concord, NC team. You will lead cross-functional projects across optical fiber processes, driving cost and performance improvements while ensuring readiness for new technologies, with travel up to 25% internationally.

The role requires a strong engineering background, DMAIC/DOE/Kepner-Tregoe, and data analytics, with 5+ years in manufacturing and a relevant advanced degree.