Process Excellence Engineer

Requisition Number: 74565

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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.

ROLE PURPOSE

This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems by evaluating data trends, workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and facilitating solutions to close performance gaps. It involves developing operational roadmaps aligned with future capacity ramp plans, driving process improvements, and reducing performance losses across multiple manufacturing sites. The position requires collaboration with Operations and Engineering to enhance Process Control and Process Discipline, assessing organizational design for workflow optimization, and managing cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, the role serves as the operational lead for deploying new equipment and processes, ensuring proper documentation, training, and change management for all technology to manufacturing transitions.

Position is in the Division Engineering organization within Corning Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) and is based in Wilmington, NC.

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - REQUIRED

Preferred Skills and attributes

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - DESIRED

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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.

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