Staff Process Engineer

Staff Process Engineer

Date: Jan 30, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66463

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

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.

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning?s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.

We partner with Corning?s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning?s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Position Purpose

In the Process Staff Engineer role, you have the opportunity to impact the corporation by combining your understanding of manufacturing processes with disciplined problem solving methods to deliver direct impact to the company bottom line. Project assignments vary widely and can include deep study into fundamental understanding of glass, ceramic or molding processes, qualification of new equipment, augmenting manufacturing operations, identifying process improvements, finding ways to increase throughput and capacity or identifying needed technology to impact capability.

In addition to manufacturing know-how, you will have an opportunity to use project management skills to manage timelines, costs and deliverables.

Requirements

BS or MS in engineering along with 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated use of scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes and experiment plans

Ability to determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines

Strong data analysis and statistical skills; Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or equivalent

Basic process capability / run charting and trend charting experience

Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs (Temporary relocations to support long term project can also be part of the job)

Desired

Six Sigma/ PeX trained

Critical path understanding

DoE training

Project management skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Responsibilities

We own the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide

You will solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem-solving methods as defined by Corning PeX team, such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma

You will also lead 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

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,931.00 - $131,906.00 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 ourand 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.

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