Regional Project Engineer

Role of Purpose

Job is with OCS Division Engineering APAC Regional Engineering based in Asia to support all Optical Commercial Solutions (OCS) plants. Project assignment may involve travel percentage from 25~50% between Taiwan, China, North America, and Europe. Building strong technical linkage with Division Engineering groups in North America, and Europe and leading vendors responsible for building manufacturing process equipment/systems for Corning Incorporated.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis expertise to project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective equipment, automation, and machine systems to Corning’s manufacturing plants and processes on time.
• Lead and collaborate with APAC project team members to identify and resolve automation system- and equipment-related issues, while developing a basic understanding of process requirements.
• Define and document equipment design specifications; develop equipment design concepts; oversee the design and construction of prototype and production equipment; conduct proof-of-concept tests; collect and evaluate data; and make engineering recommendations.
• Interface with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to specify and deliver fully integrated equipment systems to internal customers on time, within budget, and in accordance with process performance requirements.
• Actively participate in system integration, checkout, installation, debugging, production start-up, and plant personnel training.
• Report on project activities on a predetermined basis and ensure results meet customer requirements and standards.
• Travel occasionally to Corning plants and vendor locations to support process development for new products, new operations, and process-improvement projects.
• Execute project assignments independently with minimal supervision.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of project leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with 5–8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of international project experience involving new product development and new automation equipment development, including prototyping, debugging, and optimization.
• 3+ years of experience in the cable assembly or optical communications industry.

Required Skills

• Good understanding of mechanical design and proficiency in mechanical design tools.
• Detail-oriented and able to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proactive, independent, flexible, and quick to learn.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Customer-oriented, with the ability to meet both internal and external customer needs with high-quality results.
• Results-oriented, with strong self-management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to contribute to the development of others.
• Accountable for the accuracy of work performed and proactive in ensuring work quality.

Desired Skills

• 5–8+ years of experience in mechanical/equipment design and engineering analysis, with proficiency in solid-modeling software such as SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Inventor.
• 3+ years of experience in fixture and tooling design is preferred.
• 3+ years of CAD/CAM experience, particularly for CNC applications, is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards.
• Familiarity with the application and selection of standard commercial mechanical and sensing components.
• Familiarity with GD&T, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with setup reduction, poka-yoke, continuous flow, and other lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including milling, turning, grinding, and sheet-metal fabrication.
• Understanding of both automated and manual process development.

Soft Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to achieve objectives and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and contribute to matrix project teams.
• Results-oriented, with a high level of commitment.
• Six Sigma and/or project management skills.