Lead Process Engineering & Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a senior manufacturing engineering leader to guide a diverse team in a fast-paced environment focused on product quality, safety, and cost reduction.

The role oversees capital forecasts and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful results. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience and a Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Experience guiding and influencing others, including direct supervision or indirect influence.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, clear direction, and mentorship to the Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion the application of core engineering principles and best practices to ensure operational excellence and technical rigor.
• Lead the development and management of capital forecasts for projects, including capacity expansion, technological upgrades, and obsolescence mitigation, while driving cost-reduction initiatives to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee the Ribbon engineering team, ensuring the successful and timely execution of projects, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Technology, Division Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams to align on shared goals and timelines.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by spearheading cost-reduction initiatives and promoting best practices.
• Take ownership of critical business projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure successful outcomes.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to individuals within and beyond the team, fostering professional growth and collaboration across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Mentorship

Accountability

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

DMAIC

Job description

Corning, Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a senior manufacturing engineering leader to guide a diverse team in a fast-paced environment focused on product quality, safety, and cost reduction.

The role oversees capital forecasts and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful results. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience and a Six Sigma certification.