Global Mechanical Project Engineer | Travel-Heavy & Impactful

Corning Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide hands‑on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at domestic and international sites.

You will oversee internal teams and contractors during installation, emphasizing safety, quality, and IP protection. Travel 75% typical; requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2–7 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–7 years of manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on use of mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and safety commitment.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate into equipment designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans with emphasis on safety, quality, and IP protection.
• Improve mechanical installation practices to boost efficiency and reduce timelines.
• Troubleshoot on-site and provide direction to technicians.
• Train personnel on installation methods and equipment modifications.
• Manage materials procurement, tracking, expediting, and documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety conscious

Engineering interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Corning Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide hands‑on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at domestic and international sites.

You will oversee internal teams and contractors during installation, emphasizing safety, quality, and IP protection. Travel 75% typical; requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2–7 years in manufacturing.