Process Engineer

About the position

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. As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning's Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day problem-solving & troubleshooting support to manufacturing operations
• Assume engineering ownership of multiple manufacturing lines
• Monitor line performance and analyze trends
• Pinpoint chronic issues and recommend corrective actions
• Identify process improvement and cost reduction opportunities
• Foster process discipline and control in manufacturing
• Utilize the scientific method to solve problems
• Leads, co-leads or provide support for continuous improvement activities, cost reduction projects, equipment upgrades or safety initiatives
• Participate/lead Kaizens, DMAIC, & 5S projects
• Support new product and process validations to receive and integrate new technologies
• Seek out industry technology advances for application on lines and equipment
• Consistently and effectively communicates issues and concerns to stakeholders
• Interface with operators, technicians, team leaders and peers to gain high level of process understanding
• Actively engage on project teams and act with urgency to close assignments
• Generate technical documentation for experiments conducted, changes made, and lessons learned

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Plastic Engineering strongly preferred)
• 0-2 years related manufacturing or plastics experience

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding and automation systems
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience
• Experience with data collection, visualization, and analysis
• Working knowledge of statistical software packages (JMP, Minitab, e.g.)
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and schematics (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)
• Willingness to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Results orientated and a team player
• Strong proficiency with MS Office 365 applications and exposure to low code applications (Excel VBA, Power Apps, e.g.)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health/substance use programs
• Fitness and disease management programs
• Professional development programs