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Corning Incorporated · 3 days ago

Project Engineer

Hickory, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $134K/yr

3+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Project Engineer to ensure successful execution of measurement and inspection systems projects, collaborating with various teams to develop robust next-generation solutions and improve existing capabilities.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with MSI leadership and multi-national project teams, including research, technology, division, and manufacturing groups, to track technology development progress, actively support to lead measurements projects and ensure alignment with manufacturing requirements

For department initiatives, lead the execution of solution identification, design, testing, and implementation of measurement and inspection, including SW systems industrialization and deployment. Incorporate internal and external VOC (Voice of Customer) to determine solutions that meet requirements, value propositions, and financial justifications

Define and execute project plans that align with overall business objectives, ensuring safety, quality, performance, schedule, and budget targets are met. Effectively implement all phases of project management methodologies, including initiation, planning, implementation, control, and close-out

Facilitate the transfer of new measurement technologies from development to manufacturing, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with operational needs. Focus on the technical development and deployment of measurement systems to support high-volume production

Interact regularly with project sponsors and stakeholders, provide periodic project updates to customer and management, communicates project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members

Lead initiatives to support test capacity expansions, rebuilds, and process improvements that address measurement cycle time reduction, uncertainty improvements, and cost optimization

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringMeasurement SystemsProject ManagementFiber Optics KnowledgeData Systems ArchitectureCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Minimum of a BS Engineering degree or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager

Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects involving multiple technologies and cross-functional teams

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel

Effectively communicate project status, issues, risks, and results

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide updates to leadership

Preferred

Some experience and applied knowledge of fiber optic cable assembly measurement equipment related but not limited to: optical attenuation, reflectometry, surface profile interferometry, and video microscopy (end-face inspection)

Experience with new product introductions and transitioning measurement systems from development to manufacturing

Knowledge of fiber optics manufacturing principles and measurement science

Understanding of manufacturing principals and experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated application of measurement science in the fields of fiber optics, surface profiling interferometry, microscopy, optical refractometry and/or other optical or physical measurement disciplines

Some understanding with computer-based measurement or automation equipment, design, setup, support and data systems architecture

Experience with FMEA, PFMEA, and design of experiments (DOE) tools

Benefits

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.

As 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.

Our 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.

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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.