Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Process Improvement

Corning Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

100% company-paid pension

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee wellness programs

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities at our Newton, NC facility. You will lead cost reduction, process improvement, and new technology projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and engineering colleagues across manufacturing sites to deliver measurable results.

You will oversee data analysis, trend monitoring, and the implementation of process improvements while collaborating with multiple sites to share best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Polymer Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team of engineers to achieve business goals.
• Demonstrated application of the scientific method and engineering principles to solve manufacturing problems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Minitab or equivalent.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize process and business needs and align engineering activities and resources to deliver them.
• Lead and support continuous improvement, cost reduction, process optimization, and new product or process introduction projects, including equipment installation and debug.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts; apply first-principles engineering to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Provide engineering-level production support and actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance, including trend analysis and implementation plans.
• Integrate new technologies to improve process capability while following established transfer processes; share best practices with other manufacturing sites.

Skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Polymer Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Corning is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities at our Newton, NC facility. You will lead cost reduction, process improvement, and new technology projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and engineering colleagues across manufacturing sites to deliver measurable results.

You will oversee data analysis, trend monitoring, and the implementation of process improvements while collaborating with multiple sites to share best