Manufacturing Technology Lead - Lean, Automation, & Training

Corning Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching up to 4%

Bonus programs

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Manager in Phoenix to provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations. You will lead Process and Equipment Technicians, coordinate with Operations and Engineering, and drive safe, stable, and efficient production.

Qualifications include 10+ years in manufacturing, 8+ years in leadership, and strong Lean/Six Sigma experience. This role emphasizes training, standard procedures, and continuous improvement across high-volume automated processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical operations.
• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and technical problem-solving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for technical, process, and equipment issues; lead root cause investigations and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions to sustain safe and stable operations
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to support production readiness for new technologies, equipment, and process improvements; ensure engineering solutions are effectively standardized and sustained on the manufacturing floor
• Lead, coach, and develop teams of Process and Equipment Technicians — managing staffing, development plans, and technical alignment to operational priorities
• Own technical training strategy, documentation, and standard operating procedures across manufacturing areas; monitor and continuously improve training effectiveness
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, downtime reduction, and cost performance; promoting a data-driven, safety-first culture

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team development

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field

Job description

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Manager in Phoenix to provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations. You will lead Process and Equipment Technicians, coordinate with Operations and Engineering, and drive safe, stable, and efficient production.

Qualifications include 10+ years in manufacturing, 8+ years in leadership, and strong Lean/Six Sigma experience. This role emphasizes training, standard procedures, and continuous improvement across high-volume automated processes.