Manufacturing Engineer Specialist

Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Day to Day Tasks :

• Provides leadership in problem solving, and technical expertise, to ensure timely resolution of short-term process and equipment issues, and higher level troubleshooting.
• Provides direction to other technicians / engineers, coaches junior engineers, and provides guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Provides general engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge (understands theories and fundamentals), and capable of leading projects to get to root cause of issues, and put permanent solutions in place.
• Provides disciplined project leadership across multiple stages of innovation for new product, process, cost reduction and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Recommends and implements permanent solutions to long term performance issues, and improves existing and new technologies and processes.
• Develops and leads some areas of the manufacturing and / or technical roadmap. Documents material, process and / or equipment to protect and contribute to Intellectual Property improvements.
• Proficient in use of statistical data analysis and DOE in process problem solving and process / product improvement.
• Identifies, justifies, and implements cost reduction, capacity enhancement, capital equipment and other improvement initiatives.
• Introduces new products and technologies.
• Meets all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and / or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.
• Tracks the effectiveness of projects and implemented cost reductions, using up-time, cost, productivity, and other appropriate measures.
• Is a leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in process control / discipline, SPC, SQC, OEE, Designed Experiments, and other Performance Excellence processes (Green and Black-belt skills).
• Designs and / or specifies new equipment or modifies existing equipment to continuously improve process performance. Coordinates installation, debugging and initial operation of new equipment and systems.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in technical field.
• Yellow Belt Training.
• Track record of delivering results.
• Broad manufacturing and engineering experiences.
• Project leadership (scope to implementation).
• Coaching and developing junior engineers / technicians.
• Manufacturing Workshops (MPIW or equivalent).

Desired Skills :

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering) or Masters of Science (Engineering or Applied Science).
• Black belt (6 Sigma or Innovation) training.
• Project and / or manufacturing financial management knowledge.
• Knowledge of Innovation Stage-gate processes.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $91,633.00 - $125,996.00 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.

The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential.

All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health / substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

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