Green End Process Engineer

Corning · Painted Post, NY

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Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Base pay: $85k–$117k
Travel: 5%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Certification: Green Belt preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Corning (industrial) in Painted Post, NY.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC, DOE
Base pay: $85k–$117k
Day to day: about 5% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $85k–$125k. This one lists $85k–$117k.

Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 45 process engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 44 other live process postings in New York.

Base pay: About 11% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 56%
✓ DOE 49%
✓ Lean 38%
SPC 36%
✓ Six Sigma 24%
New product launch 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Extrusion, Cost reduction, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Corning in Painted Post

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Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

◆Provide engineering expertise and leadership for extrusion process technologies, supporting daily manufacturing operations through structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, nonconformance disposition, corrective actions, and the application of engineering principles to resolve process and equipment challenges.
◆Partner with Division Engineering and Development teams to support new die introductions, including equipment installation, process certification, technical documentation, training, and ensuring safe, high-quality, repeatable processes and products in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
◆Build subject-matter expertise in materials, processes, and equipment; develop detailed technical documentation for key process steps and changes; and train operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
◆Lead or contribute to focused projects, using statistical tools and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to drive process and product improvements, execute DMAIC and cost-reduction initiatives, and support business objectives.

Travel

Requirements

✓Very little travel expected (<5%)

Education and Experience Required

✓Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Technology, or a related engineering discipline, with 1–3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment and strong mechanical aptitude in machining process engineering.
✓Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes, identify root causes, make sound technical decisions, and implement measurable improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, PCPD, DMAIC, data analysis, and statistical methods.
✓Results-oriented project leadership skills, including the ability to organize and lead small cross-functional teams, manage multiple complex priorities and internal customers, and achieve project objectives through collaboration.
✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with practical experience using basic statistics and familiarity with advanced statistical techniques.

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Requisition Number: 77659

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How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. 

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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position

•Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects.
•Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including fundamental understanding, variability reduction, defect reduction and process control improvement.
•Improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities with a focus on extrusion technology.
•Develop methods and processes to improve existing products.
•Support the implementation of new die technology and processes.
•Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineer related problems.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time

•Standard hours (M-F 8-5)
•Flexible hours may be required to support off-hours experimentation on weekends and evenings.

Desired Skills

+Six Sigma Green Belt training and demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, and/or ceramics processing, along with proficiency using statistical software and inspection equipment.
+Experience creating technical documentation, including technical reports, machine specifications, SOPs, and machine qualification materials; familiarity with Corning Environmental Technologies products, including filters and substrates, is preferred.
+Ability to work effectively with external vendors, equipment suppliers, and union work environments while demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.
+Brings technical curiosity, personal integrity, initiative, and commitment, with the ability to work independently, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and incorporate new learnings into evolving project plans.

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.

+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-