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Engineering Department Head/Supervisor (Mfg) at Corning in Concord, NC
Job Description
Requisition Number: 79571
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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.
Purpose:
Lead an engineering section supporting Glassmaking manufacturing to achieve safety, quality, cost, capacity, and innovation objectives. Supervises and provides technical leadership to develop engineers and technicians, balance daily manufacturing support with longer-term process improvement, and ensure disciplined application of engineering principles, data analysis, and continuous improvement methods. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Technology, and adjacent process teams to sustain reliable performance and deliver plant priorities.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and prioritize the daily work of engineers and technicians supporting assigned Glassmaking process areas, ensuring timely response to manufacturing issues and alignment with plant commitments.
• Champion safety and environmental performance by ensuring work is planned and executed safely, reinforcing compliance, and proactively identifying and addressing unsafe conditions.
• Own engineering performance for the assigned area, with emphasis on process capability, stability, quality, yield, cost, capacity, and equipment reliability. Provide clear ownership and technical direction for troubleshooting, using structured, data-driven methods to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of improvement projects supporting safety, quality, cost reduction, capacity expansion, and process robustness. Manage team to define scope, timing, resources, and risks, and project benefit.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Technology, and other engineering groups to resolve cross-functional issues and improve end-to-end process performance. Support the transfer of new products, processes, and equipment into manufacturing, including validation, documentation, and readiness planning.
• Coach and develop direct reports by assigning objectives and projects, providing feedback, and creating development plans that strengthen technical depth and leadership capability. Guide the team in building deep process knowledge and documenting it in standards, controls, and operating practices.
• Communicate section priorities, performance, risks, and recovery plans to department and plant leadership, using metrics and scorecards to drive accountability. Recommend practical actions and support capital planning for the area.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
• 40+ hours/week, Monday through Friday.
• This position is overtime exempt. Overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Additional hours/weekends when needed to support manufacturing. On-call support is expected.
Travel Requirements:
• Less than 5% including domestic and international.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Ceramic engineering, Materials Science, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or process environment with demonstrated experience applying engineering fundamentals to equipment, process, quality, or manufacturing performance challenges, and leading engineers, technicians, projects, or technical teams.
• 2 + years of experience with structured continuous-improvement and problem-solving methods such in Performance Excellence such as Six Sigma/DMAIC.
• 2+ years experience with of process controls, instrumentation, equipment systems, process monitoring, and manufacturing data systems.
• 2+ years of Experience with statistical and visualization tools such as Minitab, JMP, Power BI, Excel or equivalent applications.
Desired Skills, Experience:
• Six Sigma/DMAIC Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Project management training or demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Experience as a technical lead, manager or supervisor of direct reports in a manufacturing environment
• Experience Glassmaking section, such as Core Engineering or Blankmaking Engineering
• Working knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers and capital planning.
- Master of Science (Engineering or Technical)
- Knowledge of manufacturing accounting and control
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $125,900.00 - $173,113.00 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.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.