Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Scope of Position: Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects. Makes decisions independently based upon sound engineering and scientific methods. Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important process and product issues. Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods. Independently execute projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day problem-solving support to production operations
• Analyze data to understand process capability and monitor process trends to drive continued manufacturing excellence
• Identify process improvement and cost reduction projects based on analysis of process data. The individual is expected to utilize the scientific method to develop, test, and prove hypotheses.
• Prepare cost justifications and capital requests for any new equipment purchases that may be required to achieve project goals.
• Interface with operators, team leaders and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, or safety improvements into manufacturing.
• Oversee all aspects of bringing new equipment into production, including preparation of financial justification, designing, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project. Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conducting equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and making provisions for repair parts stocking levels. Formally document all aspects of the project
• Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, or processes from development to production. Provide processing support during product development, develop plans as to how the equipment/processes will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in a production environment prior to transfer. Ensure all production and maintenance documentation is completed such as MIs, SOPs, PMs, and calibration.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

• 8am - 5pm, support off shift as needed
• On-call rotation required (1 week, every 1-2 months)

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other technical field

Required Years and Area of Desired:

• 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferred

Required Skills

• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Strong technical fundamentals with process engineering skills
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results oriented and high commitment
• The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Statistical packages such as Minitab
• Skill with Structured Problem Solving such as DMAIC or PDCA
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion technologies, Cabling processes and equipment, and/or UV Curable technologies
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or equivalent experience
• Project Management including Cost Estimation, Project Planning, and Execution
• Inventor or another 3D program experience.

Soft Skills:

• Can establish a broad network across the engineering and technology organizations

• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills

• Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open

• Planning and organization

• Effective in managing multiple priorities

• Can give and receive coaching to/from peers and Technicians

• 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.

• A job that shapes a life.

• Corning offers you the total package.

• 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, 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.