Requisition Number: 78356
Position SummaryAmerican Panel Solutions is seeking a Material Engineer to support material, process, and manufacturing performance within our plant operations. This role is responsible for improving process capability, supporting product quality, investigating material and process-related issues, and helping implement new materials and manufacturing technologies. The Material Engineer will work cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, and product development teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure products meet customer and internal performance requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Support material and manufacturing process development to improve product quality, throughput, and consistency.
- Lead and support process improvement trials and manufacturing studies to identify root causes of variation, defects, and process upsets.
- Apply data analysis and statistical methods to evaluate process performance, reduce yield loss, and improve operational efficiency.
- Investigate material-related defects, nonconformances, and failure mechanisms; develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Evaluate material properties, process capability, and manufacturing requirements to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer expectations.
- Support finished product quality through inspection methods, testing, data collection, and process control improvements.
- Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements in process control and manufacturing performance.
- Assist with new product introduction, material qualification, and technology transfer into manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
- Provide technical support for plant operations related to materials selection, process conditions, and performance issues.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates clearly to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering/science discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in materials engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting with responsibility for process improvement, quality, or material performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
- Experience with root cause analysis, defect investigation, and corrective action implementation.
- Working knowledge of material properties and how they relate to manufacturing processes and product performance.
- Experience planning, executing, and documenting experiments, trials, or validation activities.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in panel manufacturing, composite materials, glass, ceramics, metals, or other engineered materials.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools, SPC, DOE, Minitab, or similar data analysis methods.
- Experience with process control, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and material characterization methods.
- Project management experience supporting process optimization or manufacturing improvements.
Key Skills- Materials analysis and application
- Manufacturing process support
- Root cause investigation
- Statistical analysis and data interpretation
- Process optimization
- Defect characterization
- Technical documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving and decision making
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $81,923.00 - $112,645.00 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.
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.
