Process Engineer

Requisition Number: 75043

 

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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 machining 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.

 

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

 

• Provider engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within identified modules/work areas in die manufacturing
• Manufacturing problem solving as needed in support of operations, including root cause identification and resolution.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges.
• Manage and disposition any non-conformances in router steps related to supporting modules, identifies root cause, and implements corrective action.
• Engages with Die Development teams to support new die introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training.
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Develop process and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding documentation for key process steps or process changes.
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects.
• Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement.
• Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products.
• Assure safety of operators and equipment while complying with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.

 

 

Travel Requirements:

 

• Very little travel expected (<5%)

 

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

 

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

 

 

Education and Experience:

 

• Bachelors  required or Masters in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Technology) preferred
• 1-3 years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles

 

Required Skills:

 

• Technical competence and mechanical aptitude in machining process engineering
• Aptitude for successfully driving to root cause and im