Senior Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 97,286 - 133,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

100% company-paid pension benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes in optical fiber and cable production. The role entails enhancing process capability, product quality, and operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 5+ years in process engineering within high-speed manufacturing environments. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering in high-speed manufacturing.
• 3+ years in equipment design, automation, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment design and process optimization in a fiber-optic cable manufacturing plant.
• Collaborate with vendors to improve mechanical designs of automation equipment.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing parameters to enhance yield.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Power-BI

Automation

Robotics

Job description

Overview

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. With our people, we break through limitations and expectations every day, helping move our company and the world forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact—connecting the unconnected, driving the future of automobiles, transforming at-home entertainment, and ensuring the delivery of lifesaving medicines.

Position Summary

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes across optical fiber and cable production operations. The role focuses on improving process capability, product quality, yield, throughput, material utilization, and overall operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality. The engineer acts as a technical authority within assigned process areas and plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting new products, processes, and equipment introductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment design, integration, debugging, improvement, and qualification, and execute end‑to‑end process optimization initiatives in a fiber‑optic cable manufacturing plant, including leading new product introductions, material trials, and process development activities from pilot through full production scale‑up.
• Collaborate with vendors’ technical teams to design and improve mechanical designs of new equipment involving automation.
• Analyze manufacturing parameters to improve yield and process capability.
• Lead mechanistic understanding of manufacturing and equipment‑related issues using structured root‑cause analysis methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and operators; serve as subject‑matter expert for assigned process areas.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to improve reliability, process capability, and manufacturability.

Working Conditions, Travel Requirements, and Hours of Work

• Position is based in a manufacturing environment with regular floor presence and requires adherence to PPE and safety procedures.
• Extended hours or travel may be necessary during critical production, troubleshooting, supplier, or benchmarking activities.
• Up to 25% travel to various manufacturing sites in the division.
• 8-10 hours per day, 40-50 hours per week.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within optical fiber, telecom cable, polymer extrusion, specialty cable, or related high‑speed manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience with equipment design, automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, and material handling.
• 1+ years of experience with cable manufacturing processes, extrusion technologies, material behavior, and process control systems.
• Certification of practical knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D, and capability analysis tools.
• 1 year of experience in data analytics (e.g., Power‑BI, JMP).

Desired Attributes

• Ability to lead cross‑functional improvement projects and influence technical and manufacturing decisions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership or supervisory experience of an engineering team or individual engineers.
• Willingness to take on an engineering supervisory role in the future.

Immigration Sponsorship

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Compensation

The range for this position is $97,286.00 – $133,768.00, 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.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions can reach 7%–12% of your pay, depending on age and years of service.
• Health and well‑being benefits including 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Corning prohibits 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. For accommodation requests, contact [e-mail].