Senior Process Engineer

• ◆Lead new product introductions, material trials, and process development activities from pilot through full production scale up.
• ◆Lead and execute end to end process optimization initiatives in a fiber optic cable manufacturing plant.
• ◆Lead a group of junior to mid-level engineers for mentoring, guiding, advising, and coaching.
• ◆Collaborate with vendors’ technical team(s) to design, improve mechanical designs of new equipment involving automation.
• ◆Lead equipment design, integration, debug, improvement, and qualification.
• ◆Analyze manufacturing parameters to improve yield and process capability.
• ◆Lead documentation and change management for new equipment
• ◆Lead mechanistic understanding of manufacturing and equipment-related issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• ◆Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and operators; serve as subject matter expert for assigned process areas.
• ◆Partner with Quality to resolve non conformances, customer complaints, and internal quality issues through corrective and preventive actions.
• ◆Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to improve reliability, process capability, and manufacturability.
• ◆Lead cross functional improvement projects and influence technical and manufacturing decisions.

• ✓This position is based in a manufacturing environment with regular floor presence and requires adherence to PPE and safety procedures.
• ✓Extended hours or travel may be necessary during critical production, troubleshooting, supplier, or benchmarking
• ✓Up to 25% to various manufacturing sites in the division
• ✓8-10 hours/day; 40-50 hours/week.
• ✓Because this is a senior level role, complete ownership of tasks, projects will be expected; occasional after-hours and weekend activities may be required.

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automation, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• ✓5+ years of experience in process engineering within optical fiber, telecom cable, demonstrating strong knowledge of cable manufacturing processes, polymer extrusion technologies, material behavior, and process control systems.
• ✓3+ years of demonstrated management experience in leading team of junior or mid-level engineers within cross functional teams; addressing new process development, process improvement, cost saving initiatives, talent development, and mentoring and influencing technical and manufacturing decisions.
• ✓2+ years experience with leading teams in any of the following: equipment design, automation, robotics, PLC’s, HMI’s, servo motors, process improvement, or material handling
• ✓2+ years of experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D, and capability analysis tools focused on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• ✓Leadership training certification (e.g., Dimension of Leadership, Dale Carnegie Training, advanced communication training, or military leadership training)
• ✓2+ year of experience Data analytics, (JMP preferred)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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.

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A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• ✓Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business re