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Process Engineering Leader, IDM

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Date: Sep 16, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70827

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​          

                                                                    

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​Come break through with us.  



As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Role Purpose

Leads a diverse team of process engineers and/or technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and assigns work as needed. Leads and participates on project teams which develop new products and manufacturing technology to reduce cost, increase capacity or improve process capability. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects while also encouraging team participation and growth 
  • Develop/maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance 
  • Lead process engineering support efforts and prioritize among team to maximize performance and minimize manufacturing costs
  • Executes cost reduction and improvement (PEx) projects in line with business objectives
  • Provide challenging assignments to direct reports and actively work with them to define and update career plans 
  • Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritization and resource allocation as dictated by business priorities or conditions 
  • Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes
  • Conduct or sponsor experimentation for fundamental process understanding, capacity improvements, equipment upgrades and new vendor qualifications
  • Receive new die technology to support process integration
  • Develop OEE targets and project milestones to deliver.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BS or MS in Engineering (Materials Science, Ceramic, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering)
  • 2 -5 years of technical experience in a process engineering role (manufacturing) 
  • Strong fundamental understanding of basic engineering principles and the ability to solve difficult technical problems.
  • Two (2) or more years of functional or project leadership experience
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management capability, particularly for process and equipment improvement projects 
  • Ability to apply strong data collection, analysis and visualization skills to make sound decisions
  • Technical aptitude conducive to building proficiency in troubleshooting manufacturing processes and evaluating data
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and assign work to direct reports in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions
  • Practical experience with basic statistics, familiarity with advanced statistical methods

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC project experience
  • Supervisory skills, particularly in coaching technical employees
  • Proficiency with Minitab, JMP, or related statistical software
  • Demonstrated experience with hands-on troubleshooting of process equipment
  • Lean error proofing experience
  • Project management experience

 

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Technical curiosity and personal integrity (We live the Corning Values)
  • Personal initiative and commitment; able to function independently
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
  • Organized with good planning and time management skills
  • Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
  • Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $96,727.00 - $133,000.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
  • Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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