.Corning 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 and enterprise network.Role PurposeResponsible for the generation and release of successful engineering designs of enclosures for outdoor and indoor optical networks. Duties include following a product release process to: develop concepts and detailed designs, deliver proofs of concept, conduct experiments, evaluate prototypes, define test plans, create design engineering documents, and define product and process specifications.Key ResponsibilitiesConceptualize mechanical design solutions for new development and improvement projects, keeping both performance and cost targets in mind.Ensure appropriate analytical, environmental, and functional tests are done to validate functionality and cost.Lead the projects from a technical standpoint – representing the design engineering perspective.Create mechanical designs of plastic injection molded and sheet metal components to meet a set of functional requirements.For low to moderate complexity projects, act as project manager in defining project plan, budget, schedule, team, and completing reviews and documentation from kick-off to product release.Collaborate with project team members from multiple technical disciplines located in various domestic and global locations.Provide documentation to communicate findings in technical reports, protect intellectual property in patent applications, and support customer presentations.Provide high-level and detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings suitable for various evaluations.Research externally published fundamentals, new designs, and manufacturing processes.Mentor junior engineers in best practices of engineering and product development.Experiences/Education - RequiredEducation:Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Major in Mechanical preferred. Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics or Optical will be considered.Experience:6-8 years of Industry Related Experience (Product, Design, New Product Introduction).Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts highly desirable.Design of experiments experience is desirable.Demonstrated ability to understand and solve challenging technical problems