Senior Process Engineer: Lead Process Improvement

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina seeks a Process Engineer to design and improve manufacturing processes across global facilities. You will apply engineering principles, DMAIC, and statistical tools to reduce defects and boost yield.

The role involves collaborating with suppliers, documenting SOPs, leading experiments, and driving cost, quality, and safety improvements. Up to 75% travel within NC and domestic sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering; master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of engineering/manufacturing experience with proven problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles and data-driven approaches to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of new or improved processes at Corning facilities worldwide.
• Lead and support problem solving and process improvements using fundamental understanding and structured methods such as KT or Six Sigma.
• Champion Process Control and Process Discipline implementations; analyze process data using statistical tools; mentor operators and peers.

Skills

Engineering principles

Creative problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Six Sigma

Design of Experiments

Statistical tools

Job description

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina seeks a Process Engineer to design and improve manufacturing processes across global facilities. You will apply engineering principles, DMAIC, and statistical tools to reduce defects and boost yield.

The role involves collaborating with suppliers, documenting SOPs, leading experiments, and driving cost, quality, and safety improvements. Up to 75% travel within NC and domestic sites may be required.