Process Engineer

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.
• Develop methods and processes to implement new die technology and processes.
• Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems.
• Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.

Day-to-Day Tasks

• Provide engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within identified modules/work areas in the IDM facility
• 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.
• 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.
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps.
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects.
• Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action.
• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes.
• 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.
• Assures safety of operators and equipment and complies with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.

Required Education & Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Technology)
• 3-5+ years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Technical competence and mechanical aptitude in machining process engineering
• Aptitude for successfully driving to root cause and implementing step change improvement in manufacturing
• Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through teams
• Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making
• Track record of troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing processes through PCPD, LEAN, and DMAIC improvements
• Strong use data analysis and interpretation to drive process improvements
• Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Practical experience with basic statistics, familiarity with advanced statistical methods
• The ability to organize and lead small groups of cross functional teams

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt trained
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing
• Statistical software competence 
• Documentation (technical writing), machine specification SOP guides and machine qualifications
• Basic understanding of Corning Environmental Technology Products, Filters and Subtsrates
• Experience working in a Union environment
• Inspection equipment experience
• Experience with external vendors and equipment suppliers