Process Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long-term incentives

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Process Engineer II to support cable manufacturing operations.

You will apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement, lead capital equipment projects, and transfer new cabling technologies from development into production. The role emphasizes DMAIC/Six Sigma methods, troubleshooting in a 24/7 environment, and collaboration with operators to ensure repeatability and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing environment leading or completing engineering/technical projects.
• Strong process engineering technical fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support a 24/7 cable manufacturing environment by troubleshooting equipment and process issues, conducting trend analysis on recurring errors, and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Manage all phases of capital equipment projects — from financial justification and design through procurement, installation, qualification, and operator training.
• Initiate and drive process and equipment improvements to reduce cost, increase run rates, and improve product quality using Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) / Six Sigma methodology.
• Partner with operators and team leaders to monitor process performance, support new cabling technology transfers from development, and ensure repeatability in a production environment.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, and calibration records; mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Process engineering

DMAIC

Six Sigma

Capital equipment

Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking a Process Engineer II to support cable manufacturing operations. In this role, you will apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement, lead capital equipment projects, and support the transfer of new cabling technologies from development into full-scale production.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support a 24/7 cable manufacturing environment by troubleshooting equipment and process issues, conducting trend analysis on recurring errors, and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime and scrap
• Manage all phases of capital equipment projects — from financial justification and design through procurement, installation, qualification, and operator training
• Initiate and drive process and equipment improvements to reduce cost, increase run rates, and improve product quality using Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) / Six Sigma methodology
• Partner with operators and team leaders to monitor process performance, support new cabling technology transfers from development, and ensure repeatability in a production environment
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, and calibration records; mentor and support junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing environment leading or completing engineering/technical projects
• Strong process engineering technical fundamentals

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with polymer materials and extrusion processes

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00-$116,782.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .