Senior Process Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, technical problem solving, and equipment improvements.

You will manage technical projects, support day-to-day production needs, and help transfer new products into production with sustainable, repeatable processes. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions to resolve complex manufacturing challenges, safety and quality improvements, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering, process improvement, and technical problem-solving fundamentals.
• Data analysis, statistical analysis, and manufacturing process capability skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot processes and equipment and translate findings into sustainable solutions.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate cross-functional solutions.
• Strong project execution, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process, equipment, quality, and productivity issues.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, establish process capability, and improve operational performance.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions in partnership with production teams.
• Lead capital and productivity projects from concept through implementation.
• Prepare business cases, cost estimates, financial justifications, and capital funding requests.

Tools

Minitab

PLC programming

Job description

Corning Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, technical problem solving, and equipment improvements.

You will manage technical projects, support day-to-day production needs, and help transfer new products into production with sustainable, repeatable processes. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions to resolve complex manufacturing challenges, safety and quality improvements, and data-driven decision making.