Mechanical Engineer: Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

NCBioImpact; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long‑term incentives

Company‑paid pension

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide equipment engineering support to manufacturing and development operations, focusing on continuous improvement and cost reduction. You will design and modify equipment, lead projects, and work with trades and operators to ensure safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing performance.

The role requires occasional off‑hour coverage for a 24/7 operation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year of engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, kinetics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, and unit operations.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, material handling, and mechanical systems.
• Mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistics — ability to draw conclusions and apply findings.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and modify mechanical equipment and systems to improve performance; coordinate installation, debugging, and startup of new equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues in collaboration with trades and operators; recommend and implement long‑range corrective solutions
• Identify, justify, and implement cost reduction measures; track the effectiveness of implemented projects
• Lead capital and improvement projects, including scope definition, business justification, and equipment receivership from corporate or division engineering
• Apply structured problem‑solving tools including Lean, Six Sigma, and KepnerTregoe to drive improvements; use scientific method and statistical analysis to develop fundamental understanding

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Six Sigma DMAIC

Job description

Corning is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide equipment engineering support to manufacturing and development operations, focusing on continuous improvement and cost reduction. You will design and modify equipment, lead projects, and work with trades and operators to ensure safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing performance.

The role requires occasional off‑hour coverage for a 24/7 operation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year of engineering