.Requisition Number: 64665Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.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: Products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data, and voice communications.Enterprise Network: Optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments, and individuals for their own use.Role PurposeEnsure process control and stability by improving existing manufacturing processes and capabilities. Participate in new processes for the manufacture of new products. Lead manufacturing improvement initiatives, including:Variability reductionDefect reductionProcess control improvementKey ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize and execute work-streams on projects to deliver problem solving.Evaluate process cost, quality, and capability alternatives, instituting continuous improvements to existing manufacturing operations through process automation/semi-automation.Project work scope typically includes:Equipment selection (design, development)Manufacturing installation, start-up and acceptance (Pilot, Pre-Pro Runs & EEM)Role includes individual contributor and project work-stream leadership responsibilities.Develop and update manufacturing process documentation (MPIs, VAs).Work with and facilitate alignment between manufacturing, development, and upstream process experts.Manage internal Corning resources to complete project deliverables.Improvements interface with suppliers to deliver fully, on-budget and fulfilling the technical scope when is appropriated.Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges.Utilize basic statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean methodologies to develop process understanding to support robust manufacturing processes.Support execution of roadmap and project portfolio.Knowledge and Skill RequirementsEducation: Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic, Industrial Engineering or related.Work Experience: 1 - 2 years experience in manufacturing engineering