Process Engineer, Gorilla Glass, Ningbo
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Location: BJ, CN
Company: Corning
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Role Purpose
The Process Engineer supports the Ceram Process Engineering organization in Ningbo and is responsible for process capability improvement, technology transfer, manufacturing support, process optimization, and new product introduction across thermal processing operations. The role supports manufacturing expansion, startup execution, process standardization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement to enable safe, stable, and efficient operations. The engineer collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Development, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and external partners to deliver business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations and resolve process deviations using structured problem-solving methods.
- Lead process improvement activities to improve yield, quality, throughput, OEE, cycle time, and cost performance.
- Analyze experimental and manufacturing data; design and execute DOE studies to identify root causes and optimize process capability.
- Identify critical process parameters and establish process windows, control plans, monitoring strategies, and process documentation.
- Support equipment startup, commissioning, qualification, and transfer of technology and best practices between manufacturing sites.
- Partner with Product Development and Manufacturing on new product introduction, process characterization, and qualification activities.
- Lead material utilization, process efficiency, defect reduction, and cost improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality.
- Communicate technical findings and project status clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Project involved with:
Cross-site technology transfer; new product introduction; equipment qualification; process capability improvement; process standardization; and cost reduction initiatives.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated process engineering, data analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement experience.
- Strong data analysis, root cause analysis skills, and continuous improvement experience.
- Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Knowledge of process control/process discipline, SPC, and DOE
- Proficient in English and ability to communicate technically in written and oral are essential
- High initiative, able to work with ambiguous technical situations, and able to work in team environment
- Respectful to people and requires the ability to adapt in multi-cultural and cross-functional team environment
- Technical curiosity with willingness to learn
- Self-motivated and quick response to problem identified
- Results oriented with a high commitment level
- Logical thinking and detail-oriented
Experiences - Desired
- Experience in glass, ceramics, semiconductor, display, battery, chemical, or related manufacturing industries.
- Experience with thermal processing, high-temperature manufacturing, process control systems, automation, project management, manufacturing startups, or technology transfer.
- Knowledge of process control/process discipline, SPC, and DOE
- High initiative, able to work with ambiguous technical situations, and able to work in team environment
- Respectful to people and requires the ability to adapt in multi-cultural and cross-functional team environment
- Results oriented with a high commitment level
- Logical thinking and detail-oriented