Senior Precision Machinery Design Lead

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 122,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & long-term incentives

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Hickory, NC, is seeking a Senior Precision Machine Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced precision machinery and manufacturing systems—from concept through full production implementation.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into machine concepts, leading builds and integrations, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires 8+ years in precision machinery, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Vault), and a deep knowledge of precision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in precision machinery, equipment development, product development, or manufacturing engineering
• 5+ years designing precision equipment including linear guides, ball screws, linear motors, encoders, bearings, and motion platforms
• 5+ years developing machine specifications, error budgets, tolerance analyses, and system performance models
• 5+ years in precision engineering principles: kinematic design, machine and measurement loops, structural stiffness, thermal effects, instrumentation, and measurement fundamentals
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks/Vault) and engineering analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of precision machine systems
• Translate product and process requirements into machine concepts and specifications
• Perform detailed engineering analysis and develop prototypes and test platforms
• Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing teams; coordinate with integrators and suppliers
• Lead machine build, installation, debug, qualification, and transfer to manufacturing
• Mentor junior engineers and promote precision engineering practices
• Make data-driven technical decisions in evolving development environments

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

SolidWorks

Vault

Job description

Corning Inc. in Hickory, NC, is seeking a Senior Precision Machine Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced precision machinery and manufacturing systems—from concept through full production implementation.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into machine concepts, leading builds and integrations, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires 8+ years in precision machinery, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Vault), and a deep knowledge of precision