Manufacturing Process Engineer II - Data-Driven Innovator

Corning; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; 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 Recognition Program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and improve established manufacturing processes and equipment within its Optical Communications segment. The role emphasizes data retrieval, trend analysis, and rigorous problem solving to reduce cost and increase output.

You will collaborate with development teams, collect product data, and drive improvements while ensuring thorough documentation and smooth transition of new processes to production.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with development teams to maximize potential for success of incoming manufacturing/products.
• Collect data for incoming products and compare vs. metrics.
• Perform trend analysis (by equipment, attribute, product) and monitor/response plans.
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes/equipment and drive equipment robustness.
• Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation for incoming manufacturing/products.
• Create manufacturing improvement corrective action plans and solutions.
• Provide inputs about equipment maintenance requirements and shortfalls.
• Interface with Engineering, Facilities, IT and Development organizations.
• Train operational organizations on new manufacturing processes, products, or changes to established manufacturing processes and products.

Skills

Data analysis

Multitasking

Autonomy

Decision making

Prioritization

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Materials Science Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and improve established manufacturing processes and equipment within its Optical Communications segment. The role emphasizes data retrieval, trend analysis, and rigorous problem solving to reduce cost and increase output.

You will collaborate with development teams, collect product data, and drive improvements while ensuring thorough documentation and smooth transition of new processes to production.