NPI Engineer

Role Purpose

Lead Micro Optics product/process Quality/Cost/Delivery/Safety improvement in plant, including BOM, C/T, yield of automation & manual assembly/ testing/packing process

Transfer NPI from NPI team to mass production with Corning Innovation process

Cooperate with operation team/IT to optimize production system

Lead/support plant project, such as DMAIC, DESIGN, Lean, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day problem-solving support to production, development, and research operations

Train operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes

Use rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps

Function as a team member or team leader on focused projects

Trouble shoot material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause, and implements corrective action

Implement and document material, process and/or equipment changes

Use simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement • Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products

Support division engineering team with new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, training, and sample run

Assure safety of operators and equipment and complies with safety and environmental regulations

Develop SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering

Execute cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives

Lead TPOCS document receiving/reviewing for P-FMEA/Process Flow Chart/ Control Plan/ process feasibility studies/, etc.

Experiences/Education - Required

Strong project management skills.

Plant / Fabrication experience in process or manufacturing

Good problems solving and analytical capabilities (particularly statistical analysis).

Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills.

High initiative, able to work with a minimum of direction, and able to work in team environment.

Bilingual English / Mandarin.