Process Engineer

Requisition Number: 75092

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Corning's Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Purpose of this position:

To plan, support and lead workstreams on process and/or technology projects, including:

• Develop or support new manufacturing technologies and methods
• Develop and apply new and existing product attribute characterization methods
• Improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Develop methods and processes for the manufacture and characterization of new products
• Develop methods, measurements and processes to improve existing products
• Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, process control improvement, 6-Sigma

Key Accountabilities:

To provide engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within the Environmental Technologies Division Engineering Process Integration group. Lead and support through process technology and engineering project sub-teams. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and/or support projects involving process development, capability improvement, and cost reduction in support of division engineering programs.
• Support development and execution of CET technology strategy, roadmap, and project portfolio
• Support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution
• Support manufacturing improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control and capacity
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges.
• Apply process engineering knowledge, skills, and experience from concept through delivery of process and equipment at manufacturing locations
• Developing new, and improving existing manufacturing technologies, process, equipment, methods, and measurements
• Developing methods, processes, and measurements for the manufacture of new products
• Developing machines, methods, measurements, and processes to improve precision, quality, cost, and efficiency of product attributes
• Support multiple plants within CET

Projects Involved with:

• Developing new and improving existing manufacturing technologies, process, equipment, methods, and measurements. Developing methods, processes, and measurements for the manufacture of new products, as well as, to improve precision, quality, cost and efficiency of product attributes. Support manufacturing improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, capacity, and 6-Sigma.

Role Within Group:

• Provide project workstream leadership, technical and process engineering skills to meet department goals and objectives
• Member of Division Engineering Process Integration group with a focus on ceramic forming
• Work with and facilitate alignment between manufacturing, development, engineering and process experts to deliver step change and improvement of process or equipment capabilities

Required Skills:

• Technical competence in process or mechanical engineering; including chemical, ceramic, or material science with a process engineering aptitude.
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Demonstrate fundamental understanding through science and engineering skills
• Collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Ability to use the scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving skills
• Results oriented and high dedication
• Basic knowledge of DMAIC / DESGN, MEE methodology

Desired Skill:

• Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through matrix organization or team.
• Strong ceramic processing and raw materials understanding (selection, beneficiation, characterization, and impact on process characteristics)
• Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing
• Skills and experience with statistical process control and Design of Experiments methods
• Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods and application of mechanistic understanding and hypothesis testing on technical problems
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or development

Soft Skills:

• Self-starter, able to function with a high level of independence
• Communicates effectively in writing and in a group setting
• Interpersonal skills open, engaging, enables others
• Ability to perform in team or matrix environment

Education / Experience:

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline (ceramic, materials, or chemical preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or development

Travel Requirements:

• Travel should be expected, dependent on project assignments. International travel is possible. Typical travel requirement is 25% or less.

Location: Corning, NY

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, typically 8 AM to 5 PM Monday Friday, some flex time is possible to support project assignments

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.

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• 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.

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Salary : $84,932 - $116,782