Sr Packaging Engineer

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this position is to collaborate, design, validate and implement packaging solutions that encompass 3 key areas around cost savings, sustainability and meeting customer requirements. All of these areas are integral parts of the OCS Packaging Program within Corning and include innovation, standardization and optimization of existing packaging solutions to deliver improvements in cost, capability, and quality, and providing manufacturing and commercial support for packaging related issues.
• The Packaging Engineer will collaborate with internal and external partners to identify appropriate packaging materials and develop packaging designs that meet specifications and value-added customer requirements.
• The Packaging Engineer will work with internal cross functional team partnerships - including Product Line Management, Sourcing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sustainability, customer facing roles and key packaging suppliers to achieve functional packaging and support Corning OCS Packaging Program KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the total cost of packaging, including materials, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and sustainability.
• Provide technical expertise for packaging materials, design and interface with manufacturing, technology, quality, logistics, and commercial functional groups
• Identify and execute packaging improvement opportunities to deliver cost, quality, and capability improvements
• Define and develop new package requirements for the implementation of innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions
• Conduct testing to evaluate the performance of packaging materials and designs
• Provide technical support to manufacturing to resolve packaging concerns or customer quality related issues relative to packaging
• Implement and maintain appropriate documentation (test reports, project summaries, proposals) and specifications for packaging processes and designs
• Interface with packaging material solution suppliers to identify and develop potential new packaging solutions.

Experiences/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging design and development
• Demonstrated knowledge of packaging processes, designs, and materials
• Strong communication skills
• Strong Project management skills.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for packaging.
• Conversational English
• SAP proficiency
• Packaging automation knowledge
• MS Office proficiency
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues' contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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