Mechanical Design Engineer, Gorilla Glass

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. Scope Of The Role This role is responsible for the design and implementation of glass forming manufacturing equipment in Corning’s Mobile Consumer Electronics group. This position spans equipment design, tooling, and supporting hardware, from early ideation through production, optimization, and end‑of‑life. The engineer in this role has a direct impact on product quality, manufacturing yield, and overall success of the group. We are seeking an engineer with prior, relatable experience in manufacturing equipment design who can quickly integrate into a production environment, collaborate effectively with operations and suppliers, and deliver results with minimal ramp‑up time. What You Will Own Concept development, detailed design, validation, production support, and continuous improvement of equipment designs. Design and release of new process tools, equipment, repairs, and upgrades to existing platforms. Product life cycle management (PLM) of forming equipment, including configuration control, revision management, and technical documentation. Development and implementation of design adjustments and compensations based on process performance, quality feedback, and operational data. How You Will Make An Impact Convert forming process requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions. Work closely with internal and external suppliers to support fabrication, inspection, and acceptance. Support installation, trials, and validation of equipment in manufacturing plants, resolving issues encountered during ramp and sustained production. Act as a technical owner and decision‑maker for equipment designs, representing the function in design reviews and cross‑functional problem‑solving forums. Evaluate and compare multiple technical solutions to complex challenges involving forming behavior, thermal performance, wear, and manufacturability, and clearly justify design decisions. What Sets You Apart You bring hands‑on experience designing and supporting tooling or manufacturing equipment in production environments and understand the realities of supplier interactions, plant constraints, and continuous improvement cycles. Required Qualifications BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment design roles. Process equipment design for glass, metals, plastics, or other high‑volume manufacturing processes. Equipment or tool design in high‑temperature or precision manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of machining methods, tolerances, materials, and wear mechanisms. Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred). Working knowledge of mechanical and thermal analysis; FEA experience is a plus. Familiarity with GD&T and standard manufacturing processes. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple designs and priorities in a manufacturing‑driven environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with tooling and mold design for glass, metals, plastics, or other high-volume manufacturing processes. Exposure to product life cycle documentation, revision management, and configuration control for tooling, molds, or other wear items. Experience supporting tooling or mold fabrication, supplier check‑out, and plant trials. Work Location & Travel This position may be based in either Corning, New York or Harrodsburg, Kentucky, depending on candidate preference and business needs. This is a full‑time, on‑site role. Approximately 40% travel, combined local, domestic, and international. Immigration Sponsorship This position does not support immigration sponsorship. Compensation The range for this position is $83,134.00 - $114,310.00 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. Benefits Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results. Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay. Health and well‑being benefits including 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). Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions. Equal Employment Opportunity We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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 accommodations 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 accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr