Process Engineer II

at  Corning

Date: Sep 25, 2024
Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 65060
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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 15-20% (+/-) in North America.
• Some international travel may be required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• B.S. in Engineering (Ceramics, Chemical or Materials preferred)

REQUIRED YEARS AND AREA OF EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years’ experiences in process engineering, glass or material engineering is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong data analysis and statistical skills. Experience with statistical packages such as Minitab and JMP. Strong computer skills, including ability to analyze data using Excel and Access.
• Strong mastery of fundamental engineering concepts with demonstrated ability to apply to manufacturing problems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to execute assignments with minimal supervision.
• Able to collaborate with varied levels and functions within the organization, including manufacturing, technology, R&D, operations, procurement, IT, and supply chain.
• Highly motivated, results oriented, and customer focused, with a high commitment level.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of glass or ceramic manufacturing.
• Prior experience moving a new product or process from development into manufacturing. Statistical analysis experience.
• Six Sigma DMAIC experience.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Works well in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of team.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Personal initiative and commitment
• Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic

• Use fundamental engineering concepts to drive capability advancements in glassmaking processes. Lead capacity, cost reduction, and process improvement projects that have division-wide implication.
• Work between technology and plant manufacturing organizations to ensure smooth deployment of new technologies, products, and processes by identifying and and/or leading implementation of required capabilities.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to coordinate and solve glassmaking-related issues and concerns.
• Participate in site-to-site standards and governance effort. This includes identifying, auditing, and driving compliance to governed process parameters across sites.