Forming Process Engineer
Corning · Painted Post, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ 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
- 2+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC, DOE
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $92k–$134k, from 32 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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 Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Corning
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Corning in Painted Post
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Forming Process Engineer at Corning in other locations
Corning lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Harrodsburg, KY · $71k–$97k
Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and support continuous improvement, defect reduction, and variability reduction projects using Designed Experiments (DOE) and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodology
- ◆Diagnose and resolve manufacturing process, material, and equipment issues through rigorous root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- ◆Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and operator training
- ◆Apply statistical analysis and data-driven methods to build technical understanding of key forming process steps and improve repeatability
- ◆Build subject matter expertise in assigned forming process areas and execute cost reduction projects aligned with business goals
Required Experience & Education
- ✓Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or technical degree
- ✓2+ years of relevant engineering experience
- ✓Demonstrated experience applying root cause analysis and process problem-solving in a manufacturing setting
- ✓Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, including Microsoft Excel (formulas and graphing)
Desired Experience & Education
- ✓Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles; Six Sigma Green Belt training a plus
- ✓Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing
- ✓Prior experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- ✓Technical competence in materials or ceramic process engineering
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-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.
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.
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