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Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated
Newton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2025
Requisition Number: 70740

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. 

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.

Purpose Of The Position

  • Improve existing manufacturing processes, equipment and capabilities
  • Support or lead continuous improvement activities, new product or process receivership, cost reduction projects, and equipment installs and debug.
  • Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Working with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems

Day To Day Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering-level production support to manufacturing operation and actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
  • Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues.
  • Lead and/or provide support for projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new products.
  • Develop and maintain systems to monitor and proactively address equipment/process performance, including trend analysis and implementation plans.
  • Receive and integrate new technologies to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed during transfer.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% to various manufacturing sites in the division.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 8-10 hours/day; 40-50 hours/week. This is predominantly a day shift position but requires a week long night and weekend shift commitment every 4 weeks for the first six months.

Required Education

BS or MS in the following Engineering Disciplines: Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering

Required Years and Area of Experience: 2-4 years’ experience in Manufacturing Environment.

Required Skills

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization.
  • Use scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes.
  • Strong data analysis and statistical skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Minitab, or equivalent
  • Determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Desired Skills

  • Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.
  • Project management experience.

Soft Skills

  • Work well both within a multi-disciplined team, and independently with minimal oversight.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Personal initiative and commitment
  • Organized with good planning and time management skills
  • Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,157.00 - $112,966.00 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.

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, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
  • 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.    
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

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 accommodations@corning.com .

Salary : $82,157 - $112,966

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