Glassmaking Process Engineer

Requisition Number: 52724

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise inspecialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

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.

Scope of Position:

工作环节与其他团队成员来解决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 projects to deliver new technology and improvements resulting in a superior quality, cost and capability.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering-level production support to manufacturing operation.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues.
• Provide trend analysis of key metrics and implement response plans.
• Lead and/or provide support for projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new products/processes.
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• 推荐pro /实施改进cesses and equipment.
• Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide leadership or support for startup of new equipment lines.
• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.
• Provide training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes.

Travel Requirements:Negligible

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:8 hours/day; 40 hours/week. This position requires off-hours coverage on nights and weekends on a rotating basis with co-workers (< 5 times/year)

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in the following Engineering Disciplines: Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Ceramic Engineering Required Skills:
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.
• Creative/innovative problem solving.
• Strong technical fundamentals with process engineering skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Desired Skills:

• Six Sigma Experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with statistical packages such as Minitab.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access is a plus (queries, databases).
• Experience with experimental design.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.