Process Engineer

Corning · Canton, NY

Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Base pay: $114k–$157k
Travel: 10%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 10+ years
Certification: Black Belt preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Corning (industrial) in Canton, NY. At the Canton site, engineers support advanced glass and materials manufacturing across semiconductor, aerospace, and defense applications.

They ask for: 10+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
Base pay: $114k–$157k
Day to day: about 10% travel
Openings: 4 with this title at this site

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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 $114k–$157k.

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 29% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (10+ vs 4+)

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 Black Belt, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Corning
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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 says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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This plant: Corning in Canton

5 other open roles at this site.

Manufacturing Team Leader · Manufacturing · Supervisor
Quality Engineer · Quality
Equipment Engineer · Manufacturing
Industrial Engineer · Industrial
Process Engineering Technician · Process

Process Engineer at Corning in other locations

Corning lists this title in 5 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Durham, NC · $71k–$97k
Corning, NY · $103k–$141k
Hickory, NC · $85k–$117k
Painted Post, NY · $97k–$134k

Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

◆Lead process improvement initiatives to improve yield, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance.
◆Identify strategic process and equipment limitations and develop robust, data-driven solutions with broad operational impact.
◆Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes, resolve chronic issues, and implement sustainable improvements.
◆Provide technical leadership for new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.
◆Analyze and interpret complex process data to develop clear action plans, technical recommendations, and business-aligned priorities.
◆Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to support daily manufacturing operations and long-term process capability.
◆Provide technical direction and leadership on projects aligned with plant and business objectives.
◆Influence prioritization of process, equipment, and capital improvement opportunities based on technical risk, business value, and operational needs.
◆Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and technical team members in process understanding, problem-solving, and execution.
◆Serve as a key technical resource for escalated manufacturing issues and cross-functional decision-making.

Experiences/Education - Required

✓Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering, or a related engineering field.
✓10+ years of experience in a technical, manufacturing, or process engineering role.
✓Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and solving complex manufacturing problems in a production environment.
✓Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues, influence decisions, and drive action across functions.
✓Experience working in a manufacturing or production-focused environment.
✓Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, including setting direction, making sound technical decisions, and driving execution through others.
✓Ability to balance day-to-day manufacturing support with longer-term process strategy and improvement planning.
✓US Citizenship required *In order to comply with Corning’s government contract

requirements

at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

Experiences/Education - Desired

✓Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, KT, scientific method).
✓Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
✓Ability to work effectively with hourly production employees in a union setting.
✓Experience mentoring or developing engineers or technical professionals.
✓Experience leading cross-functional teams, significant process changes, or capital-related improvement efforts.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $114,457.00 - $157,379.00 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.

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Requisition Number: 78233

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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. 

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

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Role Purpose

Corning is hiring a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at its Canton, New York facility. This is a full-time, onsite role with a standard Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with additional time as business needs require. Limited travel (approximately 5–10%) may be necessary for internal meetings, training courses, or supplier and customer visits.

At the Canton site, engineers support advanced glass and materials manufacturing across semiconductor, aerospace, and defense applications. The Process Engineer plays a highly visible and influential role on the plant floor, partnering closely with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to ensure processes remain stable, efficient, and continuously improving. Success in this role comes from deep process expertise, sound technical judgment, strong leadership in complex problem-solving, and the ability to translate data into actions and decisions that improve plant performance in a union manufacturing environment.