Digital Analyst

Requisition Number: 75956 The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 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. 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. Scope of Position: Corning's Cables Division is growing its digital transformation capabilities, and we're looking for a Digital Analyst to serve as the critical link between manufacturing operations and digital execution. In this role, you'll translate manufacturing priorities, process improvement opportunities, and operational constraints into clear, structured requirements that drive meaningful digital solutions across our plant network. You'll partner with operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) teams, and IT to scope, document, and deliver impactful digital projects — and help establish the standards that shape how solutions are built across the division. Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for digital projects across the Cables Division portfolio Translate manufacturing operations and process improvement opportunities into structured requirements, user stories, and solution scopes Conduct process analysis at manufacturing plants to identify automation and digitization opportunities and validate proposed solutions in partnership with Lean/CI teams Author and maintain requirements standards, templates, and design patterns; review plant-built digital solutions for standards adherence and cross-plant reusability potential Collaborate with central IT on solution design to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with platform and architecture standards Use AI tools to accelerate requirements development, documentation, and stakeholder validation; coach plant-level team members on requirements practices Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field), Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or business analysis in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to translate manufacturing operations and process needs into structured digital or IT requirements Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), data historians, and manufacturing analytics platforms Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to accelerate requirements development and documentation Familiarity with Lean / Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and tools Strong process analysis, process mapping, and communication skills — with the ability to engage stakeholders from the plant floor to the executive level Willingness to travel to Cables Division manufacturing sites (approximately 25–30%) Desired Qualifications Experience with business analyst frameworks such as BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) or agile user story methodologies Experience coaching or mentoring cross-functional team members or plant-level resources on requirements practices Familiarity with multi-site digital solution deployment in a manufacturing environment This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $82,051.00 - $112,821.00 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. ​ A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. 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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. 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. 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 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. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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