Product and Process Engineer

Product and Process Engineer

Role Purpose

• Functions as a technical resource and design owner of assigned value streams. Responsible for ensuring fit/form/function of existing products.
• Supports project execution between development and manufacturing as an impartial 3rd party with the expertise to balance risks between business demands, process performance and product assurance.
• Responsible to participate on project teams to resolve performance and customer related issues; propose product and process enhancements, opportunities for product and process alignment, and cost reductions.
• Understands manufacturing processes on assigned value stream, keeps accountability on sustaining and/or enhancing process performance.

Key Responsibilities

General duties of an employee:

• a) Observing ethical guidelines of the company.
• b) Observing work regulations.
• c) Respecting the company’s property.
• d) Being honest.
• e) Being loyal towards superiors, co-workers and subordinates.
• f) Being ready to help other company’s employees with their work.
• g) Constantly improving one’s own qualifications by means of extending knowledge individually and participating in trainings organized by the employer.
• h) Creating atmosphere of respect towards other company’s employees.
• i) Observing norms of social co-existence beyond the company and during work hours.
• j) Possessing knowledge of quality policy and environmental policy and observing procedures created within those policies.
• k) Possessing knowledge of regulations and rules on safety at work and observing them.
• l) Carrying out the employer’s orders concerning activities not included in p. 2 which are connected with the position of an employee and which serve the purpose of completing employer’s tasks.

Employee's Scope of Authority:

• a) The person in this position has full rights to offer their expertise to project leaders/ departments implementing monitoring tools and improving processes.

• b) The individual performing duties in the aforementioned position possesses all authority, without supervisor approval, to:

• Stop the production process in case of a serious issue affecting personal safety and product quality.

• Propose improvements concerning the overall operations of the workplace.

• Introduce and update changes in documentation regarding assigned products and processes.

• Utilize all privileges associated with employment at Corning Optical Communications.

• Experiences/Education - Required

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area/ Engineering degree. Work Experience:
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in development, product, or process engineering.

Required skills

• Good understanding of OCS product line or solution set and the associated manufacturing processes.

• Effective leadership, organization, time management, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities.

• Project leadership skills, including experience working with multicultural teams.

• Familiarity with Process Control and Process Discipline tools, including statistical process control, hypothesis testing, sampling plans, and capability analysis.

• Proficient use of English language to be able to clearly present technical concepts, both written and verbally.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Strong data-based decision-making skills.

• Experiences/Education - Desired

Desired skills:

• Capable of performing data analysis using MS excel or statistic software (SPC XL).
• Product and Process troubleshooting, failure mode analysis, problem solving skills.
• Work experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Cost estimating or analysis, financial acumen.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent PEx qualification.
• Experience with project management.
• Professional written and spoken communication skills.
• Knowledge of experimental design and analysis.
• Knowledge of optical connectors, including construction, assembly, and performance measures. Soft skills:
• Show a proactive approach and be able to work in a team environment while motivating others.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to be able to build relationships and participate in diverse teams within cross-functional groups and international locations.
• Flexible working hours, requires working with different time zones. Travel Requirements (please note if international):
• Roles is primarily EMEA based and does require occasional travel to ensure global alignment.
• Approximately 10%, some international