Sr. Packaging Project Engineer

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to maintain global specifications and drive lifecycle improvements in the Life Sciences division. You will bridge Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to deliver technically robust products and address customer needs.

You will lead improvements, mentor engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance across testing and quality systems. This role emphasizes collaboration across international teams and strong project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product or Process Engineer in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis (e.g., JMP, Minitab).
• Experience with quality systems in regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, etc.).
• Strong project management skills, including cross‑functional team collaboration and execution.
• Ability to acquire and retain new information quickly.
• Excellent work ethic and exemplary personal conduct.

Responsibilities

• Own product specifications and ensure alignment with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Liaise between Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality, Product Line Management, Applications, Sales, and customers.
• Lead improvement efforts on life science products with data‑driven analysis and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex customer issues and support product adoption.
• Evaluate how changes affect performance and ensure ISO‑compliant testing and quality systems.
• Develop value propositions and quantify benefits of enhancements.
• Analyze data to support continuous improvement and maintain technical documentation.
• May oversee and direct a team of Product Engineers.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Project management

Manufacturing optimization

Quality systems

Regulated environments

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Life Sciences

Tools

JMP

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Role Purpose

The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing global product specifications to meet customer needs and advance strategic product line goals within the Life Sciences division. This role serves as a bridge between Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Line Management, Applications, Sales, and customers, ensuring clear communication, effective collaboration, and successful product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own product specifications and ensure they align with customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, regulatory standards, and business objectives, working with manufacturing, commercial, quality, and engineering teams to balance quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality, Product Line Management, Applications, Sales, and customers to enable clear communication and rapid problem‑solving, and support the qualification of new products and processes.
• Lead improvement efforts on life science products, including design and development, using rigorous data analysis and industry best practices, and mentor junior engineers and project team members.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex customer issues and lead complaint resolution. Help commercial teams communicate product benefits to drive adoption and satisfaction.
• Evaluate how proposed process, material, or design changes will affect product performance and customer outcomes, and ensure testing methods and quality systems comply with ISO standards.
• Work with Product Line Management and specialists to develop compelling value propositions, and quantify and communicate the value of technical and process enhancements.
• Analyze product and process data with statistical tools to support continuous improvement and decision‑making, and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, test protocols, validations, and customer communications.
• May oversee, develop, and direct a team of Product Engineers within the life sciences division.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience as a Product or Process Engineer in a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Demonstrated expertise in technical problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and manufacturing process optimization
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
• Experience with quality systems in regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, etc.)
• Strong project management skills, including cross‑functional team collaboration and execution
• Ability to acquire and retain new information quickly
• Excellent work ethic and exemplary personal conduct

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience in a technical, customer‑facing role working directly with external customers.
• Product design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar mechanical design tools.
• Background in product commercialization, post‑market support, and laboratory workflows.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and MEE.
• Experience managing or leading cross‑functional, international teams or initiatives.
• Strong ability to transfer and integrate new technology into manufacturing environments.
• Strongly desired: an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering or a relevant life science discipline.
• Strongly desired: hands‑on experience as both an engineer and a manager in manufacturing settings, including leading complex projects or product development teams.
• Strongly desired: working knowledge of life science product introduction, quality systems, and process control, plus demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Effective leadership, organizational, and planning skills, including managing changing priorities and time zone differences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships and use diplomacy and tact in high‑tension situations.
• Self‑starter who can set direction and motivate teams, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,218.00 - $133,675.00 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 [e-mail].