Process Excellence Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven Improvements

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Employee recognition

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a Process Engineering professional to apply scientific methods and engineering principles to manufacturing operations across the globe, delivering measurable improvements in throughput and capability. You will lead projects, mentor operators, and partner with teams to solve complex process problems with data-driven methods.

The role requires a BS in chemical/materials/ceramic/mechanical engineering with 5+ years hands-on experience, plus travel

Qualifications

• Demonstrated use of scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes and experiment plans.
• Ability to determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within production facility guidelines.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills; Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide.
• Lead yourself and teams towards solving problems and improving processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.
• Lead the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations, as well as, use your analytical skills to analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
• Other responsibilities include measuring and communicating performance against established objectives, reviewing and interpreting data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc., and documenting processes and mentoring operators and peers on defined processes

Skills

Scientific method

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel/Minitab

Process excellence

Manufacturing projects

Education

BS in chemical/materials/ceramic/mechanical engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a Process Engineering professional to apply scientific methods and engineering principles to manufacturing operations across the globe, delivering measurable improvements in throughput and capability. You will lead projects, mentor operators, and partner with teams to solve complex process problems with data-driven methods.

The role requires a BS in chemical/materials/ceramic/mechanical engineering with 5+ years hands-on experience, plus travel