Process Engineer II - Cable Manufacturing & CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Process Engineer II to drive continuous improvement in cable manufacturing.

You will apply engineering principles to support production, lead capital equipment projects, and transfer new cabling technologies from development to full-scale production. You will troubleshoot, manage DMAIC/Six Sigma initiatives, maintain manufacturing docs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with operators to improve quality and run rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing environment leading or completing engineering projects.
• Strong process engineering 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 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 SOPs, MIs, PM schedules, and calibration records; mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Process engineering fundamentals

Manufacturing experience

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Corning Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Process Engineer II to drive continuous improvement in cable manufacturing.

You will apply engineering principles to support production, lead capital equipment projects, and transfer new cabling technologies from development to full-scale production. You will troubleshoot, manage DMAIC/Six Sigma initiatives, maintain manufacturing docs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with operators to improve quality and run rates.