Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Corning Inc.; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Engineer in Reynosa, MX, to build and sustain capacity and space planning models that guide production, expansion, and capital investments. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Site Leadership to ensure data-driven decisions drive growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, advanced Excel skills, and experience in forecasting and capacity planning, with strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with forecasting and capacity planning methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient English.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain manufacturing capacity and facility space planning models to support business and operational decisions.
• Perform regular model updates based on demand forecasts, production assumptions, labor factors, and productivity inputs.
• Analyze demand versus available capacity, identify short-, medium-, and long-term risks, and communicate potential impacts to key stakeholders.
• Conduct scenario analysis and what-if simulations to support manufacturing strategy, network planning, expansion initiatives, and investment prioritization.

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Capacity planning

Power BI

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88700

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77572

Role Purpose

Are you excited by turning data into strategic manufacturing decisions in a fast-paced global environment?

Join Corning and help shape the future of manufacturing by building the capacity and space planning models that support business growth, operational excellence, and smart investment decisions.

What is your role?

As a Capacity Modeler, you will maintain, improve, and execute capacity and facility space models that support operational and strategic planning. This role helps the business understand how forecasted demand compares to available manufacturing capacity and enables data-driven decisions related to production, expansion, and capital planning. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and Site Leadership to ensure planning assumptions are accurate and actionable.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain manufacturing capacity and facility space planning models to support business and operational decisions.

• Perform regular model updates based on demand forecasts, production assumptions, labor factors, and productivity inputs.

• Analyze demand versus available capacity, identify short-, medium-, and long-term risks, and communicate potential impacts to key stakeholders.

• Conduct scenario analysis and what-if simulations to support manufacturing strategy, network planning, expansion initiatives, and investment prioritization.

Experiences/Education - Required

What do you need to have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering/Technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience with forecasting and capacity planning methodologies.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• Proficient English.

What will make you stand out?

• Experience in optical communications, electronics, cable, or high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Power BI experience.

**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.**

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.

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.

• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.

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.