External Manufacturing NPI Project Lead

Corning, Inc.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Gurgaon, India seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead externally managed projects across manufacturing, supply chain, and product engineering. The role collaborates with global teams and partners to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Requirements include 8+ years in engineering/manufacturing and PM, strong English skills, and experience with BOM/AVL and ERP/PDM systems. Expect up to 50% APAC travel in a multinational, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English
• Bachelor’s in engineering; Master’s preferred
• 8+ years in engineering/manufacturing and PM preferred
• 5+ years on major global projects
• Understanding of product structures, BOM, AVL
• Experience with PDM/ERP-MRP systems
• Strong communication across cultures/time zones
• High initiative and ability to work in matrixed orgs
• Results-driven and data-driven decision maker
• Ability to analyze data and present actions

Responsibilities

• Ensure external manufacturers and key suppliers meet project requirements
• Analyze and optimize forecasts to match production schedules and deliveries
• Analyze inventory data with recommendations to minimize stock while meeting revenue targets
• Understand and manage product BOM, AVL, Process Maps and related data
• Escort product data from design through NPI and volume manufacturing to EOL
• Develop and maintain impact metrics and score cards for execution traceability

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Engineering bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PDM

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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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

Position that manages key projects with External/Contract Manufacturing Partners that enable quicker, smoother growth and cost effectiveness for products in OCS Division. This position will work cross functionally and Globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, PLM, GSM & Quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that External Manufacturers and key suppliers meet requirements for key projects
• Analyze and optimize forecasts to match production schedules and customer deliveries
• Analyze inventory data with recommendations to help position the business to lowest inventory level while supporting revenue targets
• Understand and manage product BOM, AVL, Process Maps and associated data
• Escort product data, from design stages through NPI and volume manufacturing into EOL stage.
• Develop and maintain impact metrics and score cards to maintain execution traceability

Experiences/Education - Required

• Must be proficient in English
• Engineering bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing environment and Project Management is preferred
• Minimum 5+ years working on major global projects
• Understanding of Product Structures, BOM, AVL
• Understanding of PDM, ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work with multiple cultures and time zones.
• High initiative, self-motivation and ability to work in multinational, matrixed organizations.
• Results oriented approach in managing multiple workstreams
• Ability to analyze data, manage actions and present results

Travel and location of work:

Up to 50% travel. Primarily travel within APAC region