Manufacturing Engineer I

at  Corning

Date: Oct 1, 2024
Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 65015
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.
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.

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - REQUIRED

• BS or greater in Mechanical, Chemical or Material Science
• 0-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong data analysis skills
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables) and Access
• Demonstrated project leadership
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively
• Directive and autonomous
• Decision making and prioritization
• Communication skills

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - DESIRED

• Experience with PI process books
• Ability to work within a team and provide training to others
• Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish goals

ROLE PURPOSE

Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost. Understands Corning’s Intellectual property management processes and follows that process in documenting any intellectual property developed as part of a project

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technology (process/product) receivership within the community
• Work closely with sending teams to maximize potential for success of incoming processes/products
• Collect data for incoming processes/products and compare vs. metrics
• Trend analysis (by equipment, attribute, product) and monitoring/response plans
• Recommend improvements to process/equipment and drive equipment robustness
• Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure accurate documentation for incoming processes/products
• Manufacturing improvement corrective action plans and solutions
• Provide inputs about equipment maintenance requirements and shortfalls
• Identify when engineering support is required to address significant production platform/process/specification issues or changes
• Work with MET Techs to drive equipment/process standardization and continuous improvements
• Work with MET Supervisor to determine if MET resources are needed to support incoming processes/products
• Interface with MET resources in other sections to drive consistency and share best practices
• Interface with Engineering, Infrastructure/Maintenance, Supply Chain, IT and PPD
• Work with Operations team to include section supervision, shift supervision, and associates as required to ensure teams understand new processes/products