Senior Process & Systems Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 97,286 - 133,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives

100% company-paid pension benefit

Health and well-being benefits including medical and dental

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an experienced Senior Process & System Engineer in Painted Post, New York, to lead the development and manufacturing readiness of complex production processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in process engineering and demonstrated ability to drive technology transfer from R&D to full-scale manufacturing.

The position requires strong skills in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, along with proficiency in statistical tools like Minitab. The ideal applicant will be responsible for managing external partnerships and ensuring efficient process design and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied engineering experience in process engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading manufacturing scale-up and technology transfer from R&D to full production.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), control plans, and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development and validate processes.
• Apply systems engineering principles for process design and operations.
• Manage external equipment suppliers and communicate technical concepts effectively.

Skills

Process engineering

Systems engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or related)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Corning seeks an experienced Senior Process & System Engineer to lead the development, scale-up, and manufacturing readiness of complex production processes, owning the full technology transfer from R&D and pilot environments into full-scale manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development, from process architecture definition through pilot builds, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and full production ramp.
• Define process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment requirements, controls interfaces, and quality checkpoints for complex manufacturing systems.
• Enable process assessment and continuous improvement through process engineering fundamentals—driving capability enhancement and advancing toward manufacturing process excellence.
• Apply systems engineering principles to ensure alignment across process design, equipment capability, controls, and manufacturing operations.
• Lead technical risk identification and resolution using FMEA, root‑cause analysis, 8D, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and long‑term process operability post‑launch.
• Partner with process, mechanical, controls, quality, and manufacturing teams to build in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and scalability from day one.
• Manage external equipment suppliers and system integrators to develop and qualify production‑ready systems.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership, influencing cost‑ and quality‑focused decisions.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or related); master’s preferred with advanced‑degree candidates considered with fewer years of experience.
• 5+ years of applied engineering experience in process engineering, systems engineering, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing scale‑up, technology transfer, or NPI from R&D/pilot stage through full production.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DOE, SPC, FMEA, and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience with process capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk) and statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in a project‑based role supporting multiple Corning manufacturing sites, including travel for equipment builds, commissioning, and ramp‑up.

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience with high‑precision, automated, or high‑throughput manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), control plans, APQP, and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Background in optical fiber, specialty glass, ceramics, semiconductor, defense/aerospace, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Experience with value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and production systems design.

Travel required: Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Immigration: This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Compensation range: $97,286.00 – $133,768.00 per year, assuming full‑time status.

Benefits:

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit and matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan, potentially reaching 7%–12% of pay.
• 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 exceptional contributions.

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].