Engineering Project Leader

Corning Inc.; Newton (NC); Presencial; USD 126.000 - 173.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company bonuses

100% pension contribution

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Corning Inc. is seeking a senior project portfolio leader to drive engineering programs across plant expansion, cost reduction, and capex initiatives at the Newton Cable Plant.

You will guide matrixed teams, align stakeholders, and ensure on-schedule delivery of strategic projects affecting manufacturing and safety. The role requires extensive experience in multi-stage project management within manufacturing, with a track record of capital planning, cost control, and cross-functional

Formación

• Minimum 7 years experience spanning multiple stages of projects and manufacturing.
• Experience working with multifunctional teams and stakeholders on project portfolio management.
• Experience on Capex Portfolio management.
• Knowledge on PlanView.
• Noted accomplishments in Cost and Scrap Reduction Programs.

Responsabilidades

• Support directly with plant expansion programs and projects to successfully ramp installed capacity at the Newton Cable Plant (NCP).
• Work with all stakeholders to create a receivership strategy for NCP. Leverage cross functional teams within the Plant and Division organizations to drive success.
• Define scope, roadmap, milestones, success metrics, and deliverables aligned with company business objectives.
• Guiding matrixed teams for determining and managing NCP’s Cost and Scrap Reduction Projects portfolio.
• Align cross-regional and cross-department stakeholders, drive consensus, resolve conflicts, and ensure execution of the projects on schedule.
• Leading Plant’s Capex Projects portfolio and Appropriation Requests (AR).
• Communicate project updates to plant staff and business leadership. Report out and/or present Plant’s performance in terms of cost reduction, scraps, and capex projects.
• Interface with division engineering teams to ensure schedule, scope, and timeline are well maintained for the projects in the portfolios.
• Develop mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and escalation mechanisms for the NCP’s projects portfolio.
• Resolve critical roadblocks during projects delivery to avoid delays or business impact.
• Projects could encompass new innovations or existing manufacturing. Projects could stretch to engineering, operations, quality, or supply chain base disciplines
• Document work and facilitate the creation of new policies, procedures, and operational tools.
• All work will be done as part of a multi-functional team usually involving other groups in the plant, division engineering, and external development partners

Conocimientos

Project portfolio management

Multifunctional teams

Capex portfolio management

Cost and scrap reduction

Herramientas

PlanView

Descripción del empleo

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.

Role Purpose

In this role, you will lead Engineering project portfolios to help improve performance, enhance operational capabilities, reduce cost, maintain business continuity, and enhance safety via matrixed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support directly with plant expansion programs and projects to successfully ramp installed capacity at the Newton Cable Plant (NCP).
• Work with all stakeholders to create a receivership strategy for NCP. Leverage cross functional teams within the Plant and Division organizations to drive success.
• Define scope, roadmap, milestones, success metrics, and deliverables aligned with company business objectives.
• Guiding matrixed teams for determining and managing NCP ‘s Cost and Scrap Reduction Projects portfolio.
• Align cross-regional and cross-department stakeholders, drive consensus, resolve conflicts, and ensure execution of the projects on schedule.
• Leading Plant ‘s Capex Projects portfolio and Appropriation Requests (AR).
• Communicate project updates to plant staff and business leadership. Report out and/or present Plant ‘s performance in terms of cost reduction, scraps, and capex projects.
• Interface with division engineering teams to ensure schedule, scope, and timeline are well maintained for the projects in the portfolios.
• Develop mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and escalation mechanisms for the NCP ‘s projects portfolio.
• Resolve critical roadblocks during projects delivery to avoid delays or business impact.
• Projects could encompass new innovations or existing manufacturing. Projects could stretch to engineering, operations, quality, or supply chain base disciplines
• Document work and facilitate the creation of new policies, procedures, and operational tools.
• All work will be done as part of a multi-functional team usually involving other groups in the plant, division engineering, and external development partners

Education and Experienced- Required:

• Minimum 7 years experience spanning multiple stages of projects and manufacturing

Desired Skills / Background:

• Experience working with multifunctional teams and stakeholders on project portfolio management.
• Experience on Capex Portfolio management
• Knowledge on PlanView
• Noted accomplishments in Cost and Scrap Reduction Programs

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$125,900.00-$173,113.00 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.

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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] .