External Manufacturing NPI Project Lead

Corning Incorporated; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Gurgaon, HR, IN is seeking an External Manufacturing NPI Project Lead to manage key projects with external/contract manufacturing partners, enabling quicker, smoother growth and cost effectiveness for products in the OCS Division. This role works cross functionally and globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, PLM, GSM and Quality.

Travel up to 50% (primarily APAC) and a bachelor’s degree in engineering (master’s preferred) with 8+ years

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English.
• Engineering bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in Engineering & Manufacturing 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Engineering background

Global projects

Education

Engineering bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

PDM

Job description

External Manufacturing NPI Project Lead

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Gurgaon, HR, IN, 122002

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78745

**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.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose of Position:

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.

Major Roles and 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

Travel and location of work

• Up to 50% travel. Primarily travel within APAC region

• Role based out of the APAC Region

Minimum Education, Skill and Experience Requirements

• 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

Desired Skill and Experience Requirements

• 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