Senior Optical Fiber Process Engineer – Global Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Pension plan

Health & wellness benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Senior Fibermaking Capabilities Engineer in Concord, NC to drive cost reduction, performance improvements, and readiness for new optical fiber technologies. You will collaborate globally with technology development and plant manufacturing teams, with travel up to 25%.

You will lead cross-location projects, apply structured problem-solving methods, and mentor engineers while advancing manufacturing readiness and deployment of novel processes and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, DOE, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Databricks, PowerBI, Minitab, JMP, Microsoft Excel, or SAS.
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects across multiple stages, from concept through deployment.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing or a closely related specialty materials environment.
• Background in global manufacturing and engineering.
• Formal project management certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Familiarity with financial management concepts applied to engineering projects.
• Experience supporting new technology deployment and manufacturing readiness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-stage engineering projects across optical fiber manufacturing, spanning cost reduction, performance improvement, and engineered safety initiatives
• Serve as the technical bridge between technology development and plant manufacturing organizations, ensuring smooth deployment of new processes, products, and platforms
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies — including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Kepner-Tregoe (KT) — to resolve process and equipment issues
• Support cross-location governance efforts and facilitate shared learnings across global manufacturing sites
• Provide engineering guidance to global manufacturing operations and mentor junior engineers and technicians

Skills

DMAIC

DOE

Kepner-Tregoe

Databricks

PowerBI

Minitab

JMP

Microsoft Excel

SAS

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Job description

Corning is seeking a Senior Fibermaking Capabilities Engineer in Concord, NC to drive cost reduction, performance improvements, and readiness for new optical fiber technologies. You will collaborate globally with technology development and plant manufacturing teams, with travel up to 25%.

You will lead cross-location projects, apply structured problem-solving methods, and mentor engineers while advancing manufacturing readiness and deployment of novel processes and materials.