Global Division Engineering PEx & Strategy Leader

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning's Optical Fiber & Cable Division seeks a Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager to drive engineering performance, optimize operations, and scale continuous improvement across a global manufacturing network.

This leadership role owns the PEx program, the Engineering Portal, and the onboarding framework, collaborating with CoCs, plants, and corporate partners to translate division strategy into measurable improvements and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant science discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry).
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing spanning Engineering, Operations, Technology, and/or Supply Chain.
• Proven experience leading a Process Excellence (PEx) or Lean Six Sigma program across multiple sites or a global organization.
• Green Belt trained (minimum); DMAIC methodology proficiency required.
• Experience using AI productivity tools to drive work efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and annual refresh of the Division PEx strategy; establish clear objectives and ensure alignment across all global plants and regional PEx champions.
• Drive adoption of standardized continuous improvement tools and methodologies — including DMAIC and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) — across the manufacturing network; coach teams and optimize Green Belt utilization.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Division Engineering Portal — ensuring content is current, relevant, and valuable — and facilitate best practice sharing across CoCs and corporate partners.
• Own and enhance the Division Engineering onboarding framework, monitoring effectiveness and improving new hire integration and time-to-productivity.
• Lead or support division-level projects focused on strategy, systems, tools, and process improvement; drive cross-functional initiatives aligned with evolving business priorities.
• Represent the OFC Division on corporate steering teams including the PEx Council, Lean Council, and Manufacturing Excellence & Engineering (MEE) Council

Skills

Process Excellence

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Cross-functional leadership

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant science (Physics, Chemistry)

Job description

Corning's Optical Fiber & Cable Division seeks a Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager to drive engineering performance, optimize operations, and scale continuous improvement across a global manufacturing network.

This leadership role owns the PEx program, the Engineering Portal, and the onboarding framework, collaborating with CoCs, plants, and corporate partners to translate division strategy into measurable improvements and value.