{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dfa5eeda229c72bd4b1a5ae8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfa5eeda229c72bd4b1a5ae8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfa5eeda229c72bd4b1a5ae8","title":"Process Engineer III","description":"a.dialogApplyBtn { display: none; }\n\nDate: Jul 31, 2026\n\nLocation: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\n\nCompany: Corning\n\nRequisition Number: 77017\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\nOur Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.\n\nRole Purpose\n\nAs a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve difficult technical, engineering-related problems. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. You will drive fundamental process understanding and lowest manufacturing cost.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nContributes to line, department, and plant performance through active involvement in both production and process development activities.\n\nApplies structured and methodical problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements. Provides technical guidance and coaching to fellow engineers in problem-solving methodologies.\n\nDevelops deep technical understanding of critical process steps through rigorous analysis and application of engineering principles. Understands the relationship between process and equipment inputs and their impact on product quality and performance.\n\nUtilizes statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and data-driven methodologies to solve process issues and optimize manufacturing performance.\n\nAnalyzes process and equipment data using PI Vision and other machine-data platforms to support process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nProactively identifies gaps in work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process setups. Leads improvements through documented change-control processes and ensures updated standards are implemented, maintained, and followed.\n\nSupports new product introductions through equipment installation, process qualification, documentation development, operator training, and process certification activities.\n\nDocuments process knowledge and technical learnings to build organizational capability, including process development plans, engineering reviews, and continuous knowledge-sharing activities.\n\nProvides daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring stable process performance, rapid issue resolution, and achievement of production objectives.\n\nCollaborates closely with operators and production leadership to understand operational challenges, communicate priorities, and drive execution of improvement plans. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLeads or participates in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing cost, downtime, and defects while improving yield, quality, productivity, and overall operational performance.\n\nDevelops and delivers training for production personnel on new equipment, processes, procedures, and best practices.\n\nEstablishes and maintains Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in designated areas of materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment technologies.\n\nEnsures compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Identifies potential hazards, implements risk mitigation strategies, and promotes a culture of safety throughout manufacturing operations.\nWork Hours\nStandard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm).\n\nManaging a 24/7 plant structure, so support when needed.\n\nPart of the on-call support rotation schedule,\nEducation and Experience\nB.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science & Engineering\n10 years of experience working as an engineer in manufacturing\nRequired Skills\nCan take routine data retrieval and analysis and develop a standard methodology. Seeks process variability reduction and drives to root causes of special cause variation.\nStrong problem-solving skills, including the ability to facilitate problem solving teams and delegate tasks to others in the pursuit of a solution. Results oriented and committed to deliver.\nAble to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.\nHas a thorough understanding of and can practice Process Control and Discipline. Can discern when to follow SOP, and when SOP no longer applies, and additional stakeholder input may be necessary.\nDesired Skills\nStrong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.\nDemonstrated leadership or strong teamwork in accomplishing common goals.\nPractical experience with basic statistics, a track record of identifying sources of variation.\nProduction or technical supervisory experience.\nDMAIC (or six sigma) green belt certification.\nSoft Skills\nAbility to work within a team environment (strong team player).\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nProven self-starter – able to effectively manage high levels of uncertainty and change.\n\nThis position does not support immigration sponsorship.\n\nThe range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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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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\nOur Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.\n\nRole Purpose\n\nAs a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve difficult technical, engineering-related problems. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. You will drive fundamental process understanding and lowest manufacturing cost.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nContributes to line, department, and plant performance through active involvement in both production and process development activities.\n\nApplies structured and methodical problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements. Provides technical guidance and coaching to fellow engineers in problem-solving methodologies.\n\nDevelops deep technical understanding of critical process steps through rigorous analysis and application of engineering principles. Understands the relationship between process and equipment inputs and their impact on product quality and performance.\n\nUtilizes statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and data-driven methodologies to solve process issues and optimize manufacturing performance.\n\nAnalyzes process and equipment data using PI Vision and other machine-data platforms to support process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nProactively identifies gaps in work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process setups. Leads improvements through documented change-control processes and ensures updated standards are implemented, maintained, and followed.\n\nSupports new product introductions through equipment installation, process qualification, documentation development, operator training, and process certification activities.\n\nDocuments process knowledge and technical learnings to build organizational capability, including process development plans, engineering reviews, and continuous knowledge-sharing activities.\n\nProvides daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring stable process performance, rapid issue resolution, and achievement of production objectives.\n\nCollaborates closely with operators and production leadership to understand operational challenges, communicate priorities, and drive execution of improvement plans. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLeads or participates in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing cost, downtime, and defects while improving yield, quality, productivity, and overall operational performance.\n\nDevelops and delivers training for production personnel on new equipment, processes, procedures, and best practices.\n\nEstablishes and maintains Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in designated areas of materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment technologies.\n\nEnsures compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Identifies potential hazards, implements risk mitigation strategies, and promotes a culture of safety throughout manufacturing operations.\nWork Hours\nStandard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm).\n\nManaging a 24/7 plant structure, so support when needed.\n\nPart of the on-call support rotation schedule,\nEducation and Experience\nB.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science & Engineering\n10 years of experience working as an engineer in manufacturing\nRequired Skills\nCan take routine data retrieval and analysis and develop a standard methodology. Seeks process variability reduction and drives to root causes of special cause variation.\nStrong problem-solving skills, including the ability to facilitate problem solving teams and delegate tasks to others in the pursuit of a solution. Results oriented and committed to deliver.\nAble to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.\nHas a thorough understanding of and can practice Process Control and Discipline. Can discern when to follow SOP, and when SOP no longer applies, and additional stakeholder input may be necessary.\nDesired Skills\nStrong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.\nDemonstrated leadership or strong teamwork in accomplishing common goals.\nPractical experience with basic statistics, a track record of identifying sources of variation.\nProduction or technical supervisory experience.\nDMAIC (or six sigma) green belt certification.\nSoft Skills\nAbility to work within a team environment (strong team player).\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nProven self-starter – able to effectively manage high levels of uncertainty and change.\n\nThis position does not support immigration sponsorship.\n\nThe range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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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