Die Performance Engineer

Requisition Number: 75511The company built on breakthroughs. ​  Join us.​  Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  ​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   ​Come break through with us.  Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.Scope of Position: This position is for an Die Performance Engineer within the Corning Environmental Technologies (CET) Division, located at the Erwin Manufacturing Complex (EMC).The role will report into the Die Performance Manager. The responsibilities for this role include driving deep into the integration and understanding of die/forming interactions to deliver performance and quality improvements in extrusion through dies. Additional responsibilities include leading or supporting both short and long-term die improvement projects.Day to Day ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain the interface required between die manufacturing and CET’s extrusion plants for die performance of new and existing die designs.Ensure proper support for the resolution of extrusion performance issues related to dies, which includes troubleshooting and/or project leadership.Support a culture of strong partnership between die manufacturing, extrusion plants and Division Engineering.Lead and/or support projects focused on extrusion cost and capability improvements through dies.Author and conduct rigorous experimentation in support of business objectives.Engage with peers and leadership the following organizations to accomplish the mission: Division Engineering, PPD, extrusion plants and the business team.Travel Requirements: < 10% to CET’s extrusion sites (domestic and international)Hours of work/work schedule: Standard work schedule during business hours; Monday – Friday with some evening and weekend hours required to meet production, and project needs as necessary. Weekend team participation is a requirement of this role.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with demonstrated work experience in a manufacturing setting. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics degrees are also considered with the appropriate work experiences.Minimum of 3+ years of process engineering experienceRequired Skills:Manufacturing experience in a factory settingApplied knowledge of die manufacturing and/or formingDemonstrated cross functional team experienceDemonstrated efficiency at technical problem solvingPerformance Excellence training (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)Fundamental engineering skillsetProject management experience - Leading or supportingAbility to manage and prioritize work across multiple projectsFunctional knowledge of MEE and MIETrack record of acting with urgency to meet objectivesAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues both domestically and internationallyDesired Skills:Comfortable working with data and using established engineering methods to draw conclusions and make recommendationsMechanical aptitude with a general knowledge of machining operationsExperience working with external vendors and equipment suppliersExperiment Design (DOE) experienceBasic understanding of Corning Environmental Technology Products and Processes outside of die manufacturingSoft Skills:Personal integrity (We live the Corning values)Technical curiosityAble to build rapport quickly with the existing teamInterpersonal skills – open, engaging, enables others to perform at their bestAbility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and integrate new learningsAbility to influence othersCommunicates effectively both in writing and presentationThis position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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. ​A job that shapes a life.  Corning offers you the total package.  Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.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. 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