Global Materials Process Engineer - Cost Reduction

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead raw material cost reduction initiatives for optical cables on a global scale. You will apply materials expertise and engineering rigor to improve manufacturing processes, develop substitution roadmaps, and deliver measurable cost and quality outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering, with 5+ years in manufacturing and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Access, and Minitab).

Responsibilities

• Lead regional and global materials projects targeting cost reduction and product quality.
• Assess material change impacts on quality architecture and drive changes.
• Develop material substitution roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Solve manufacturing issues via data analysis, experimentation, and SME collaboration.
• Document lessons learned and insights across sites.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering

Tools

Excel

Access

Minitab

Job description

Corning is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead raw material cost reduction initiatives for optical cables on a global scale. You will apply materials expertise and engineering rigor to improve manufacturing processes, develop substitution roadmaps, and deliver measurable cost and quality outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering, with 5+ years in manufacturing and strong data analysis skills.