Lead Process & Controls Engineering Supervisor

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid pension

401(k) with match

Bonuses & incentives

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated’s Optical Communications division seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead process/controls engineering at the Trivium Cable Plant. You will balance safety, cost reduction, and continuous improvement while ensuring daily plant commitments.

You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, coach staff, assign objectives, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver reliable manufacturing results and development opportunities for your team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of people management experience in manufacturing or technical field.

Responsibilities

• Owns meeting the production targets for assigned lines and is accountable to do so. Focuses on process capability, process understanding, and robust Eng solutions.
• Owns project list that improves assigned lines/area, and works with cross-functional groups on a daily basis to accomplish goals
• Provides direction, prioritization, and mentorship to process/ controls engineers and technicians in the Engineering department at Trivium Cable Plant, and applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects.
• Assigns objectives and projects to direct reports. Provides guidance on project priority, scope, and key business linkages. Helps employees manage schedule and resolve conflicts.
• Conducts periodic Performance Development and Reviews with employees. Establishes tailored development plans that support growth of direct reports.
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe manner and environment, and is responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive in reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Identifies and communicates process performance opportunities, resource utilization opportunities, and resource/skill gaps, and proposes solutions to resolve these challenges/opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Process improvement

Engineering principles

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Eng or Materials Science

Tools

PLC programming

Automation systems

Job description

Corning Incorporated’s Optical Communications division seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead process/controls engineering at the Trivium Cable Plant. You will balance safety, cost reduction, and continuous improvement while ensuring daily plant commitments.

You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, coach staff, assign objectives, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver reliable manufacturing results and development opportunities for your team.