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Engineering Supervisor at Corning · Hickory
Job Description
Engineering Supervisor
Requisition Number: 79485
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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:
Corning is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team of engineers and technicians focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and new product and process integration in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in driving capacity, quality, and cost performance while developing technical talent and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
This position is intended to be a technical leadership role with people management responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Lead process improvement projects focused on capacity expansion, yield, quality, and cost reduction —
developing detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and resolving complex process issues using data analysis, experimentation, and engineering principles
• Lead the implementation and integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring robust transfer and validation
• Standardize and replicate best practices in process engineering across operations, collaborating with peer sites to share learnings and drive consistency
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations) to execute initiatives
and ensure alignment with quality and business standards
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Work Location:
Hickory, NC
Work Schedule:
Standard 40-hour work week; flexibility required for project demands
Travel Requirements:
Approximately 10%, with occasional weekend or after-hours support for critical projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in process managing, mentoring, or leading teams in a manufacturing or technical environment, and demonstrated success leading process improvement, cost reduction, or new product/process integration projects
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience with direct reports.
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python)
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, DMAIC)
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP) and experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $125,734.00 - $172,884.00 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.
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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.