Sr. Project Engineer
Corning ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
Looking to advance your engineering career while leading high-impact manufacturing and innovation projects?
What is the role?
The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for leading engineering initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, product quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. This role drives the implementation of new products, technologies, and process improvements while providing technical leadership and coaching to engineering and manufacturing teams.
What will you do?
- Lead engineering projects focused on process, equipment, quality, capacity, and cost improvements from concept through implementation.
- Troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges using root cause analysis, statistical tools, DOE, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Develop and implement sustainable solutions to improve process performance, reliability, and operational excellence.Support the introduction of new products, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing equipment and systems, including installation, startup, and qualification activities.
- Serve as a technical SME in process control, SPC, SQC, OEE, and continuous improvement practices.
- Coach and develop engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel while contributing to technical roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
- Track project results through key performance metrics, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
What do you need?
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and process engineering environments.
- Demonstrated success leading projects from concept through implementation.
- Green Belt certification or training.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience coaching and developing engineers or technicians.
- Advanced English proficiency.
What would make you stand out?
- Black Belt certification.
- Knowledge of project financial management and manufacturing economics.
- Experience introducing new products or manufacturing technologies.
What we offer?
- Great benefits above law
- Growing environment that supports learning
- Equal opportunity employee
Corning 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 accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodations related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected]