NPI Project Lead - Optics & Manufacturing

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); In loco; USD 98.000 - 134.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/inv

7%–12% total retirement contributions

Health and well-being benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Corning Inc. is seeking a Project Leader to guide cross-functional engineering and operations teams through New Product Introduction (NPI) and related product development initiatives.

You will own project execution from business case development through manufacturing implementation, driving scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable outcomes. Travel up to 25%, including potential international travel.

Competenze

• B.S. in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• 3+ years of experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment.
• NPI experience or new product/process development experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, technical, operations) in project planning, execution, and risk management.
• Experience developing project plans, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating project status across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience applying structured project management methodologies.
• MBA or Master's degree.
• Experience in optics or photonics.
• Experience leading automation or equipment-focused projects.
• Experience with cost reduction initiatives and cost modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end NPI project execution, including financial planning, resource planning, and budget management across all project stages.
• Develop and validate business cases - including P&L implications and value proposition analysis - aligned to division strategy, market needs, and competitive landscape.
• Monitor project scope, timeline, and risk; communicate changes and recommendations to business leadership and key stakeholders.
• Engage customers throughout each project stage to align on scope, interpret product requirements, and confirm the value proposition.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, and product development; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and intellectual property requirements.

Conoscenze

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

NPI experience

Budget & risk management

Formazione

B.S. in Engineering or Physical Sciences

MBA or Master's degree

Strumenti

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Corning Inc. is seeking a Project Leader to guide cross-functional engineering and operations teams through New Product Introduction (NPI) and related product development initiatives.

You will own project execution from business case development through manufacturing implementation, driving scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable outcomes. Travel up to 25%, including potential international travel.