Plastics Process Engineer
- Kennebunk, ME
- $67,073-92,226 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.Scope of PositionTo provide technical engineering support to the molding and assembly areas working across functional boundaries to assist in configuring, implementing, and optimizing production processes within the plant with a weighted focus on the plastic forming processes.Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance on existing plastics processing equipment.
- Assist in the design, testing and upgrades of production systems and processes.
- Provide feedback and support to implement best practices as a means of improving production output
- Identify process improvement opportunities through use of statistical methods of process analysis.
- Prepare and train others on operating instructions and process documentation.
- Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the organization.
- Support validations surrounding new product, process, equipment, software, and tooling
- Support environmental impact reduction project work
- Support the plant cost reduction portfolio
- Other duties as assigned.
- BS degree in Plastics Engineering
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Ability to develop project and production related documents
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Written & oral communication skills
- GD&T Understanding
- MiniTab, Jump, or other analysis software.
- CAD proficiency (Solidworks preferred)
- Understanding of measurement systems and methods
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.