Fiber Optics Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Corning, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long‑term incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee a diverse team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive product quality, safety, and deployment of new technologies while managing capacity and reducing costs.

Lead engineers and technicians, guide project execution, and sponsor initiatives across cost reduction, safety, and quality. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Ceramic Engineering or related field with manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of direct manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision to the Fiber making operations department.
• Prioritize engineering support to maximize performance and minimize costs.
• Align department objectives with business priorities and allocate resources accordingly.
• Engage in plant safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance.
• Lead first-principles problem solving across projects.
• Assign challenging tasks and support career progression for direct reports.
• Develop short- and long-term equipment and process strategies for cost reduction and capacity.

Skills

Technical decision making

Communication skills

Matrix organization

Project management

Multitasking

Six Sigma/DOE

Data analysis

Documentation systems

Education

BS or MS in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/C Ceramic)

Job description

Corning, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee a diverse team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive product quality, safety, and deployment of new technologies while managing capacity and reducing costs.

Lead engineers and technicians, guide project execution, and sponsor initiatives across cost reduction, safety, and quality. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.