Senior Glass Melting & Thermal Process Engineer

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to lead glass melting and thermal process initiatives at the Corning, NY site. You will drive advanced analysis, optimize melt quality and energy use, and guide furnace projects across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 15+ years in high‑temperature glass manufacturing, a strong technical background, and the ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 15+ years of experience in glass melting, furnace systems, thermal process engineering, or related high‑temperature manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of glass melting behavior, furnace operation, heat transfer, combustion, thermal efficiency, and process control fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex root‑cause analysis and implement sustainable process improvements
• Experience working across functions to solve technical and operational problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to varied audiences
• Travel: domestic and international; up to 50%
• Experience with data analysis, modeling, statistical methods, or process simulation tools
• Experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical leader across multiple projects
• Experience in a manufacturing environment requiring safety, quality, and operational discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced technical analysis and problem solving related to glass melting, furnace performance, and process stability
• Improve melt quality, energy efficiency, throughput, yield, and operational reliability through data‑driven process optimization
• Support furnace operation, troubleshooting, and process improvement efforts across manufacturing environments
• Provide technical leadership for major process changes, equipment upgrades, furnace‑related projects, and new technology implementation
• Translate complex thermal and melting issues into practical actions for plant, engineering, and cross‑functional teams
• Partner with manufacturing, R&D, maintenance, quality, and project teams to identify root causes, reduce risk, and improve overall process performance
• Develop technical standards, operating guidance, and best practices for melting and high temperature systems
• Mentor and coach engineers and technical teams in process understanding, troubleshooting methods, and sound engineering practices
• Identify opportunities to improve furnace capability, process robustness, and manufacturing performance over near and long‑term horizons
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and risks clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Skills

Glass melting

Furnace operation

Thermal process

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Mechanical/Ceramic

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

Corning seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to lead glass melting and thermal process initiatives at the Corning, NY site. You will drive advanced analysis, optimize melt quality and energy use, and guide furnace projects across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 15+ years in high‑temperature glass manufacturing, a strong technical background, and the ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences. Travel up to 50% is expected.