Engineering Dept Head: Manufacturing Excellence Leader

NCBioImpact; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension with 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off & parental leave

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Corning's Optical Communications segment seeks a Lead Engineering Manager to guide Trivium campus teams toward safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost and growth targets. You will coordinate with section supervisors to align engineering approaches across buildings.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 6+ years supervisory experience, 3+ years in project leadership, and strong knowledge of Six Sigma. You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and partner with IT, Supply Chain and

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering disciplines (Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical) or Materials Science.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience in Operations or Engineering.
• 3+ years in project management or leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of Six Sigma and performance excellence principles.
• Training/certification in environmental stewardship, safety, and health.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams across the Trivium campus to achieve safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost, inventory, service, and growth targets.
• Coordinate with section supervisors to ensure consistency of engineering approach and employee management.
• Create portfolios to improve assigned business areas (yield, cost, etc.) to meet annual objectives.
• Foster standardization and collaboration across plants in the Catawba campus.
• Approve process/equipment changes and experimental plans ensuring standards of excellence.
• Provide leadership to Supervisors, Technicians, and Engineers and manage talent development.
• Partner with Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Finance to drive campus success.
• Deploy talent management programs to attract, develop, and retain manufacturing talent.
• Protect Corning’s Intellectual Property and maintain manufacturing competencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Six Sigma

Education

BS in engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Corning's Optical Communications segment seeks a Lead Engineering Manager to guide Trivium campus teams toward safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost and growth targets. You will coordinate with section supervisors to align engineering approaches across buildings.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 6+ years supervisory experience, 3+ years in project leadership, and strong knowledge of Six Sigma. You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and partner with IT, Supply Chain and