Engineering Department Head

Corning Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 148,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced cable manufacturing environment.

You will drive product quality, safety, and cost reduction while deploying new technologies. You will develop talent using DMAIC methodologies, manage budgets, and sponsor projects that increase capacity and introduce new products.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering).
• 4+ years’ manufacturing leadership and project management experience with progressive responsibilities.
• 2+ years’ experience leveraging data and statistical analysis tools (Power-BI/SQL).
• Six Sigma methodology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of cable manufacturing operations to maximize performance and minimize costs.
• Participate in setting department objectives and resource allocation.
• Develop team for Fundamental Understanding & Deep Process Knowledge; coach and institute learnings into systems.
• Engage with R&D to monitor technology inventory and support IP creation.
• Ensure processes use Innovation, Process Excellence, Project Management, Safety/Environment practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power-BI

SQL

Job description

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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.

Purpose:

Lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction to meet business needs. Lead by developing & deploying in-depth technical talent that solves problems through MIE, MEE, and DMAIC methodologies by creating and institutionalizing advanced understanding in the cabling process of OFC.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily supervision and prioritize support efforts to the cable manufacturing operation to maximize performance and minimize manufacturing costs in order to ensure superior customer support.
• Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritization and resource allocation as dictated by business priorities or conditions
• Set expectations for the team to develop Fundamental Understanding & Deep Process Knowledge. Coach & provide feedback on the approach. Drive teams to apply & institutionalize these learnings into Manufacturing & Engineering systems to ensure sustainability.
• Engage with Development to maintain awareness of technology inventory in R&D and externally, champions creativity, innovation and risk taking in field; and support the protection and generation of IP
• Ensure that processes are being used rigorously: Innovation, Process Excellence, Project Management, Safety/Environmental, etc.; engages in plant safety initiatives and projects while also encouraging 100% team participation
• Uses tools such as DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, and KT for problem solving to develop Engineering strategy, delivery on plan, and management of department and project budgets and forecasts.
• Develop short/long term equipment and process strategies with regards to equipment/software life-cycles or continuous improvement; including development/maintenance of systems to monitor equipment and process performance.
• Sponsor or lead projects targeted at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity and other strategic initiatives

Travel Requirements: minimal (less than 5%)

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

Monday-Friday. Off-hours leadership support is required periodically due to managing 24/7 technicians. On-call requirements are through a rotating schedule with other department leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or degree in other Engineering discipline
• 2+ years’ Functional leadership and project management experience with evidence of progressive increased responsibilities in manufacturing and product innovation, with demonstrated manufacturing experience; exhibiting superior data analysis skills, and experience with Six Sigma methodology
• 4+ years’ of documented experience in Manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, coach and develop people, and successful engagement and management of stakeholders at all relevant levels of the organization
• 2+ years of experience leveraging data and statistical analysis tools (i.e., Power-BI)

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or degree in other Engineering discipline with working knowledge of the material sciences with a focus on polymer extrusion principles
• Six Sigma/DMAIC Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
• Knowledge of fiber optic properties and critical parameters along with the factors that affect them
• Project management experience
• Experience with SQL or other programming languages

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $147,927.00-$203,400.00 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.

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, 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 [e-mail] .