Process development engineer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Requisition Number: 72939

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position:

• In this role, you will use your creativity, good judgment and flexibility to reduce defects by eliminating root causes.
• You will work with suppliers to improve performance and ensure that the measurement/inspection system meets the customer’s needs.
• You will also have the opportunity to improve processes and solve problems based on fundamental understanding gained through the use of the scientific method by applying DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
• Improving manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yields, cycle time, and safety are other areas you can strive to positively effect by evaluating new raw materials, new equipment, or new process parameters.
• You are also responsible for documenting SOP, SOS, experiment planning, and process changes and your projects could support any Corning division or research and development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of new processes or improvement to existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide
• Lead and support solving problems and improving processes based on fundamental understanding and structured problem solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.
• Champion the implementation of Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations, as well as, use your analytical skills to analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
• Other responsibilities include measuring and communicating performance against established objectives, reviewing and interpreting data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc., and documenting processes and mentoring operators and peers on defined processes

Travel Requirements:

Must be available for significant travel (up to 75%) within the North Carolina region, including a potential to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

Required Education and years of Experience:

We require a minimum of BS in chemical, materials, ceramic or mechanical engineering (MS preferred) with a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant hands-on experience in engineering/manufacturing with a track record of successfully solving process problems based on fundamental understanding

Required Skills:

• Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects
• Using creative and innovative problem solving approaches, methods, and execution
• Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization
• Excellent Analytical Skills - Decision-making based on data
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Corning's businesses
• Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group
• Strong internal Corning network
• Performance Excellence training - ideally, green belt or higher certification - LEAN Manufacturing
• Project management skills
• Some mechanical aptitude/equipment understanding

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.

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