Senior Process Engineer - Lean Six Sigma & Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Process in Charlotte, NC to lead process improvements and root-cause analysis across manufacturing lines. You will collaborate with suppliers, apply DMAIC and DOE methods, and help optimize cost, quality, uptime, and safety.

The role offers global process exposure and growth opportunities. The candidate will document SOPs, design experiments, and mentor peers while advancing Corning's manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering (MS preferred).
• 3-5 years experience in engineering/manufacturing with a track record of solving process problems.
• Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles to technically accomplish assignments.
• Creative and innovative problem solving approaches and execution.
• Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization.
• Excellent analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support design/development of new or improved processes at Corning facilities worldwide.
• Lead and support problem solving using structured methods (KT, DOE, Six Sigma).
• Champion Process Control and Process Discipline systems in operations; analyze data with statistical tools.
• Document processes, SOPs, experiments, and changes; mentor operators and peers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Manufacturing engineering experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical tools usage

Education

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

MS preferred

Tools

Design of Experiments

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Minitab or similar

Job description

Sr. Engineer, Process

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78235

**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.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose:

In this role, you will use creativity, sound judgment, and flexibility to reduce defects by identifying and eliminating root causes. You will collaborate with suppliers to improve performance and ensure measurement and inspection systems meet customer requirements. Using the scientific method, DMAIC methodology, and advanced statistical tools, you will improve processes and solve complex manufacturing challenges. You will also have the opportunity to positively impact manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yield, cycle time, and safety by evaluating new raw materials, equipment, and process parameters. Responsibilities include documenting SOPs, SOSs, experiment plans, and process changes, with projects that may support any Corning division or Research and Development function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide

• Lead and support solving problems and improving processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.

• Champion the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations, as well as, use your analytical skills to analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).

• Other responsibilities include measuring and communicating performance against established objectives, reviewing and interpreting data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc., and documenting processes and mentoring operators and peers on defined processes

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is primarily within NC region, but potential to other domestic production facilities. Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status but is expected to be up to 75%.

Required Education and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering (MS preferred)

• 3-5 years experience in engineering/manufacturing with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding

• Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects

• Using creative and innovative problem solving approaches, methods, and execution

• Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization

• Excellent Analytical Skills - Decision-making based on data

• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Corning's businesses

• Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group

• Strong internal Corning network

• Performance Excellence training - ideally, green belt or higher certification - LEAN Manufacturing

• Project management skills

• Some mechanical aptitude/equipment understanding

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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.

• 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte