Manufacturing Process Engineer: Data-Driven Innovator

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a manufacturing engineer to apply engineering principles to improve processes and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will analyze data, lead cost-reduction projects, and oversee the introduction of new equipment, while collaborating with operators and cross-functional teams. The role requires 2–5 years of experience, a BS in engineering, and strong problem solving. Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other technical field.
• 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Creative/innovative problem solving.
• Strong technical fundamentals with process engineering skills.
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day problem-solving support to production operations.
• Analyze data to understand process capability and monitor process trends to drive continued manufacturing excellence.
• Identify process improvement and cost reduction projects based on analysis of process data.
• Prepare cost justifications and capital requests for any new equipment purchases that may be required to achieve project goals.
• Interface with operators, team leaders and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, or safety improvements into manufacturing.
• Oversee all aspects of bringing new equipment into production, including preparation of financial justification, designing, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project.
• Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, or processes from development to production.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Strong technical fundamentals

Collaboration

Results oriented

Learn new technology quickly

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other technical field

Tools

Minitab

Inventor

3D CAD tools

Job description

Corning Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a manufacturing engineer to apply engineering principles to improve processes and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will analyze data, lead cost-reduction projects, and oversee the introduction of new equipment, while collaborating with operators and cross-functional teams. The role requires 2–5 years of experience, a BS in engineering, and strong problem solving. Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.