Corning Inc. is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Wilmington

Overview 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. 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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Responsibilities Work closely with development teams to maximize potential for success of incoming manufacturing/products Collect data for incoming products and compare vs. metrics Perform trend analysis (by equipment, attribute, product) and monitor/response plans Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes/equipment and drive equipment robustness Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions Ensure accurate documentation for incoming manufacturing/products Create manufacturing improvement corrective action plans and solutions Provide inputs about equipment maintenance requirements and shortfalls Identify when engineering support is required to address significant production platform/process/specification issues or changes Work with production techs to drive equipment/manufacturing standardization and continuous improvements Interface with production resources in other sections to drive consistency and share best practices Interface with Engineering, Facilities, IT and Development organizations Work with Operations team to include section supervision, shift supervision, and associates as required to ensure teams understand new manufacturing processes/products Provide technical documentation for experiments conducted, changes made, and lessons learned as a result of above responsibilities Train operational organizations on new manufacturing processes, products, or changes to established manufacturing processes and products Required Skills Strong data analysis skills Experience with Excel or other relevant software Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively Directive and autonomous Decision making and prioritization Communication skills Desired Skills Experience with various Fiber making platforms Experience with Automation and mechanical design Experience with PI manufacturing books Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, e.g.) Demonstrated project leadership Computer Aided Design Soft Skills • Ability to work within a team and provide training to others • Ability to allocate resources to accomplish goals Additional Qualifications This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $69,791.00-$95,963.00 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. The role emphasizes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Benefits and Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr