Mechanical Engineer
Date: Jun 9, 2026
Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 75519
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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:
Supervise the Mechanical Equipment Engineering team at CET Erwin Plant. The team develops solutions to improve equipment OEE, manages capital equipment projects and supports new product development. Team is comprised of mechanical engineering, project management and drawing/design expertise.
Ensure the safety of plant personnel through safe design, operations and maintenance of plant property and equipment
Responsible to grow team skills for successful completion of team, personal, and career objectives
Allocate and manage resources to meet plant objectives and division vital few
Implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and methods
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Champion safety in all aspects of mechanical equipment design, installation and repair
Lead resolution of complex equipment problems
Improve existing manufacturing equipment processes and capabilities to reduce cost, improve quality, safety or capacity
Manage drawings and design services
Develop and install root cause analysis and structured problem solving for cause identification and corrective action
Manage internal Corning and external resources to meet project deliverables
Work with the plant capital manager to provide input to the capital portfolio
Develop, instill and promote effective project management skills
Role Within Group:
Provide project leadership, technical and equipment engineering leadership/ skills to meet department goals and objectives
Member of Division Engineering Project Management Council
Member of Plant's OEE improvement team
Member of Plant's extended leadership team (ELT)
Travel Requirements: In frequent, expect less than 5%
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time : Typically 8 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday, off hour and weekend support as needed.
Required Education:
Bachelors or Masters in an engineering discipline (mechanical preferred)
Required Years and Area of Experience :
3- 5 years' experience in manufacturing or engineering with supervision
Required Skills:
Technical competence in mechanical engineering
Proficient people management and development
Experience successfully developing and delivering capital equipment projects
Project leadership, including ability to achieve results through matrix organization or team.
Achieve results through application of rigorous project management methods, such as 6-Sigma.
Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making.
Desired Skills:
Budget development and management
Knowledge of Solidworks, CAD software systems and document control
Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods and MEE
Experience with ceramics processing or related technologies
Experience with maintenance management and repair parts systems (Maximo, PeopleSoft, other)
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
Self-starter, able to function with a high level of independence
Communicates effectively in writing and in a group setting
Interpersonal skills - open, engaging, enables others
Ability to perform in team or matrix environment
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
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.
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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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
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.
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.
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