Engineering Department Head/Supervisor (Mfg)

Engineering Department Head/Supervisor (Mfg)

Requisition Number: 66974

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

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.

Role Purpose

Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment. Achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment.
• Manage and coordinate multiple project leaders to deliver on key plant objectives.
• Manage and communicate status of key engineering initiatives that drive manufacturing performance.
• Build effective relationships with division engineering, division manufacturing, and commercial (as necessary) in support of execution of the plant engineering strategy.
• Provide focus and direction to direct reports to ensure professional development.
• Ensure the protection of Corning's Intellectual Property (IP); assist in definition of new IP.
• Develop technical capabilities in engineering organization. Champion use of scientific method to determine and resolve process upset root cause and increase process fundamental understanding within department.
• Ensure effective process and equipment change control management.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering or Technical).
• Demonstrated track record of engineering / technical accomplishment such as delivery of sustainable incremental improvement.
• Demonstrated delivery of results through project and organizational leadership.
• Experience in operations and/or engineering with progressive responsibilities.
• Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent.
• Master of Science (Engineering or Technical) (preferred).
• Experience across multiple organizations/plants.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting and control.
• Knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools (AME, KT, Lean).
• Experience with industrial labor relations (union facilities).
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

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