NPI Project Leader - Drive Global Optical Innovations

Corning

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 134,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses & incentives
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning seeks a Project Leader to guide cross-functional engineering and operations teams through New Product Introduction and related product development initiatives. You will own execution from business case through manufacturing implementation, driving scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable outcomes.

Up to 25% travel, including potential international trips. Required BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences with 3+ years leading manufacturing projects and

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or Physical Sciences required.
  • 3+ years leading projects in manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with NPI or new product/process development.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in planning, execution, risk management.
  • Experience developing project plans, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Monitor project scope, timeline, and risk; communicate changes to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Engage customers to align on scope, interpret product requirements, and confirm value proposition.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, and product development; ensure safety and quality requirements.

Skills

NPI project leadership
Cross-functional leadership
Project planning & budgeting
Structured PM methodologies
Microsoft Office Suite

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Physical Sciences
MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project
Excel
PowerPoint
Word

Job description

Corning seeks a Project Leader to guide cross-functional engineering and operations teams through New Product Introduction and related product development initiatives. You will own execution from business case through manufacturing implementation, driving scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable outcomes.

Up to 25% travel, including potential international trips. Required BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences with 3+ years leading manufacturing projects and

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