Staff Engineer Environmental

Requisition Number: 74385

 

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Role Purpose

Lead and oversee environmental assessments, identifying compliance risks, systemic gaps, and mitigation strategies to prevent non-compliant conditions and acts.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental management systems, leading the implementation, optimization, and long-term sustainability of ISO 14001 programs across facilities.
• Proactively evaluate emerging environmental regulations, industry standards, and corporate requirements; assess business impacts and lead implementation strategies at affected facilities.
• Provide advanced interpretation of environmental regulations and permit requirements, advising facilities and leadership on compliance strategy and risk management.
• Analyze complex environmental data sets and performance metrics to identify trends, develop insights, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with operating facilities to establish, track, and achieve short-term (annual) and long-term (3–5 year) environmental performance goals.
• Design, deliver, and oversee environmental training programs, ensuring facilities maintain compliance and alignment with company policy and best practices.
• Lead preparation, review, and submittal of environmental permits, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Plan and lead regulatory and corporate audits, inspections, due diligence activities, and investigations, including engagement with regulatory agencies as appropriate.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action planning for environmental incidents, non-conformances, and audit findings; verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Manage and provide technical oversight for environmental remediation projects, coordinating internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective execution.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level environmental engineers and other team members.
• Contribute to the development of corporate environmental policies, standards, and best practices.

Required Education

• Strong working knowledge of local, national, and international environmental regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) required; Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred or actively pursuing
• Demonstrated experience leading environmental compliance initiatives and projects

Desired Experiences

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, and/or environmental consulting
• Experience with ISO 14001 system leadership and multi-site implementation
• Experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.