{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f6e76c4ce254fac992d1dc2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f6e76c4ce254fac992d1dc2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f6e76c4ce254fac992d1dc2","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Requisition Number: 79331\n\nThe company built on breakthroughs.\nJoin us.\n\nCorning 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.\n\nHow 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nCome break through with us.\n\nCorning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:\n\nTrusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives\nDamage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected\nOptical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light\nPrecision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences\nAuto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation\nSolar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions\n\nRole Purpose\n\nJoin Corning's Durham Campus team and help shape the manufacturing processes behind our glass, extruded and injection molded products. You will lead improvement projects, bring new technologies into production, and partner with operations and engineering to make our systems safer, higher quality and more reliable. Normal hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with flexibility as business needs require. The role also supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation through a rotating off-hours call schedule.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead process improvement initiatives that increase yield, production rate and machine availability, improving overall equipment efficiency (OEE).\nRespond to production and process upsets, diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions to restore operations.\nManage capital and non-capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope, equipment specifications, design of experiments (DOE) and validation protocols.\nApply Six Sigma and statistical process control (SPC) tools to build robust, standardized processes.\nMaintain compliance with site quality systems through change control, documentation, audits and corrective actions, and train operations and maintenance teams on processes and equipment.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Materials Science, or a related discipline\n0-2+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role in a manufacturing or R&D environment\nAvailability to participate in a rotating off-hours call schedule and to flex working hours as business needs require\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nMaster's degree in a related engineering or materials discipline\nExperience with injection molding or extrusion processes\nExperience using Six Sigma tools such as process capability studies, SPC and measurement systems analysis\nExperience planning DOEs and writing or executing validation protocols\nFamiliarity with quality and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, good manufacturing practice (GMP) and OSHA\n\nThis position does not support immigration sponsorship.\n\nThe range for this position is $70,776.00 - $97,317.00 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.\n\nA job that shapes a life.\n\nCorning offers you the total package.\n\nYour well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.\n\nCompany-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.\nAs part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.\nOur health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.\nGetting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.\n\nWe 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.\n\nCorning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.","company":"Corning Optical Communications","rawCompany":"corning optical communications","city":"Durham","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-31T09:11:32.828Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333511","title":"Industrial Mold Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-mold-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"327215","title":"Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass","slug":"glass-product-manufacturing-made-of-purchased-glass"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Requisition Number: 79331\n\nThe company built on breakthroughs.\nJoin us.\n\nCorning 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.\n\nHow 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nCome break through with us.\n\nCorning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:\n\nTrusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives\nDamage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected\nOptical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light\nPrecision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences\nAuto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation\nSolar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions\n\nRole Purpose\n\nJoin Corning's Durham Campus team and help shape the manufacturing processes behind our glass, extruded and injection molded products. You will lead improvement projects, bring new technologies into production, and partner with operations and engineering to make our systems safer, higher quality and more reliable. Normal hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with flexibility as business needs require. The role also supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation through a rotating off-hours call schedule.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead process improvement initiatives that increase yield, production rate and machine availability, improving overall equipment efficiency (OEE).\nRespond to production and process upsets, diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions to restore operations.\nManage capital and non-capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope, equipment specifications, design of experiments (DOE) and validation protocols.\nApply Six Sigma and statistical process control (SPC) tools to build robust, standardized processes.\nMaintain compliance with site quality systems through change control, documentation, audits and corrective actions, and train operations and maintenance teams on processes and equipment.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Materials Science, or a related discipline\n0-2+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role in a manufacturing or R&D environment\nAvailability to participate in a rotating off-hours call schedule and to flex working hours as business needs require\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nMaster's degree in a related engineering or materials discipline\nExperience with injection molding or extrusion processes\nExperience using Six Sigma tools such as process capability studies, SPC and measurement systems analysis\nExperience planning DOEs and writing or executing validation protocols\nFamiliarity with quality and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, good manufacturing practice (GMP) and OSHA\n\nThis position does not support immigration sponsorship.\n\nThe range for this position is $70,776.00 - $97,317.00 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.\n\nA job that shapes a life.\n\nCorning offers you the total package.\n\nYour well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.\n\nCompany-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.\nAs part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.\nOur health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.\nGetting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.\n\nWe 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.\n\nCorning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. 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