Process Engineer II: Cable Manufacturing & Process Improvement

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

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.