Senior Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Bonuses and incentives

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Process Engineer based in Corning, NY for an onsite role with relocation assistance. Travel is a key part, typically 50% or more, within the U.S. with occasional international travel.

The position offers exposure across multiple manufacturing sites, technologies, and business areas, focusing on ramp-ups, quality, and performance improvements. You will engage with suppliers, apply DMAIC, collect data, and mentor operators on processes to deliver measurable results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering; master's preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on engineering or manufacturing experience with problem solving.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ domestically, with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of new processes and improvements at Corning facilities.
• Collaborate with sites to reduce defects and improve process performance.
• Assist major initiatives such as plant startups, ramp-ups, and quality improvements.
• Apply structured problem solving (DES, Six Sigma, DMAIC) to drive improvements.
• Analyze process data with Pareto, regression, and ANOVA to guide decisions.
• Document procedures and mentor operators on processes.

Skills

Engineering principles

Manufacturing experience

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Chemical/Materials/Ceramic/Mechanical)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Statistical tools (Pareto, Regression, ANOVA)

Gauge R&R

DOE / designed experiments

Job description

Corning is hiring a Process Engineer based in Corning, NY. This is an onsite role with relocation assistance available. Travel is a key part of the position and typically runs 50% or more depending on project needs, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel.

For engineers who want more variety, more real-world problem solving, and more exposure than a typical plant-based role can offer, this position provides a unique opportunity to work across multiple manufacturing sites, technologies, and business areas. You will be brought into important projects where process engineering support is needed most—whether that means helping with ramp-ups, new equipment, process changes, quality issues, or manufacturing performance improvements. It is a strong fit for someone who wants to stay close to operations, build broad experience quickly, and make a visible impact in the field rather than following a purely office-based design path.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of new processes and improvements to existing manufacturing processes at Corning facilities worldwide
• Partner with manufacturing sites to solve process problems, reduce defects, eliminate root causes, and improve overall process performance
• Support major initiatives such as new plant activity, line start-ups, equipment implementation, production ramp-ups, and quality improvement efforts
• Apply structured problem-solving methods such as designed experimentation, Six Sigma, and DMAIC to troubleshoot issues and drive sustainable improvements
• Analyze process data using statistical tools such as Pareto analysis, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, and gauge R&R to guide decision-making
• Help implement and strengthen process control and process discipline within manufacturing operations
• Work with suppliers to improve performance and help ensure measurement and inspection systems meet operational and customer needs
• Evaluate new raw materials, equipment, and process parameters to improve cost, quality, uptime, yield, cycle time, and safety
• Review performance data, communicate results against established objectives, and recommend immediate actions, long-term corrective actions, and follow-up experiments
• Document standard operating procedures, experiment plans, and process changes, and mentor operators and peers on established processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant hands‑on engineering or manufacturing experience, with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding

Required Skills

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices to technical assignments and process improvement projects
• Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on data
• Ability to use creative and practical problem‑solving approaches to develop and implement solutions
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and help integrate solutions
• Must be able to travel significantly, typically 50% or more depending on project needs, primarily domestically, with occasional international travel as needed

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations across complex or multi‑site environments
• Prior experience in a plant or manufacturing engineering group
• Performance Excellence training, ideally Green Belt certification or higher
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment understanding

Pay range and compensation package

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].