External Manufacturing PM Intern - Summer 2027

Corning, Inc.; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in the United States is offering a Project Management Intern position within the Optical Communications segment. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional activities with External Manufacturing to enable faster growth and cost efficiency for products in the OCS division.

You will work globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and PLM & Quality. The program runs for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with potential for full-time opportunities after

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in process—Supply Chain, PM, Finance or Economics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Avail 10 weeks Summer 2027 (May–Aug 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Willing to work at the posted job location.
• Interest in Corning, Inc after graduation for full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Management Team to help manage a project.
• Understand External Manufacturing and Corning's rationale for it.
• Analyze customer demand and drive production schedules and on-time deliveries.
• Manage day-to-day engineering and operational aspects with external manufacturers and suppliers.
• Analyze inventory data with recommendations to position the business to lowest inventory level while supporting revenue targets.
• Understand and manage product BOM, AVL, Process Maps and associated data.
• Manage and progress product data from design stages through NPI and volume manufacturing into EOL stage.
• Develop and maintain impact metrics and scorecards to maintain execution traceability.

Skills

Strong communication

Time zone flexibility

Multinational experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 79569

**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.

Scope of Position

Project Management Intern manages key projects with External Manufacturing that enable quicker, smoother growth and cost effectiveness for products in OCS Division. This position will work cross functionally and Globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, PLM & Quality.

Program Perks

• Competitive salaries

• Housing assistance

• Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

• Social and networking opportunities

• Weekly tech talks

• Community involvement

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Management Team to help manage a project.

• Understand External Manufacturing, what it means and why Corning has External Manufacturing.

• Analyze customer demand and drive production schedules and on time customer deliveries.

• Manage day-to-day engineering and operational aspects with external manufacturers and suppliers.

• Analyze inventory data with recommendations to help position the business to lowest inventory level while supporting revenue targets.

• Understand and manage product BOM, AVL, Process Maps and associated data.

• Manage and progress product data, from design stages through NPI and volume manufacturing into EOL stage.

• Develop and maintain impact metrics and score cards to maintain execution traceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in process - Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance or Economics

• Basic understanding of manufacturing projects.

• Basic understanding of Product Structures, BOM, AVL.

• Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later

• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.

• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Desired Skills

• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work with multiple cultures and time zones.

• High initiative, self-motivation and ability to work in multinational, matrix organization.

• Results oriented approach in managing multiple workstreams.

• Ability to analyze data, manage actions and present results.

• Bilingual would be a plus to work globally

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

**A job that shapes a life.**

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] .