Operations and Engineering Manager

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

100% company-paid pension

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks an Operations & Engineering Manager to lead new manufacturing operations and provide engineering support for safe, stable execution. The role owns line performance and readiness for pilot builds, validation, and scale-up.

You will build and develop a capable manufacturing team, ensure equipment readiness, and collaborate with Process Development to transfer knowledge. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations or engineering management in a manufacturing/technical environment.
• Experience launching, operating, or scaling a pilot line or new manufacturing process.
• Experience in optics, glass, or optical materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, stable, and effective operation of new manufacturing operations, integrating daily manufacturing execution with engineering support.
• Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, yield, throughput, uptime, cost and schedule attainment.
• Establish and maintain operating systems: standard work, procedures, training, staffing, escalation, support models.
• Provide leadership for process performance, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, controls, validation support, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Process Development to transfer process knowledge into new operations and clarify ownership of process, equipment, and support.
• Ensure readiness of equipment, tooling, materials, documentation, staffing, maintenance, and engineering resources for builds and validation.

Education

Bachelore20s degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 77734

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Operations & Engineering Manager leads new manufacturing operations and the associated engineering support to ensure safe, stable, and effective execution of manufacturing activities. The role is accountable for line performance, technical problem-solving, operational readiness, and cross‑functional coordination necessary to support pilot builds, validation, process learning, and readiness for manufacturing scale‑up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, stable, and effective operation of the new manufacturing operations, integrating daily manufacturing execution with the engineering support needed to sustain and improve performance.
• Own new manufacturing operations performance across safety, quality, delivery, yield, throughput, uptime, cost, and schedule attainment.
• Establish and maintain the operating systems for the manufacturing operations, including standard work, procedures, training, staffing, escalation processes, and support models.
• Provide leadership for engineering support activities related to process performance, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, controls, validation support, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Process Development and other technical functions to transfer process knowledge into new manufacturing operations and clarify ownership of process, equipment, and operational support.
• Ensure readiness of equipment, tooling, materials, documentation, staffing, maintenance, and engineering resources to support builds, trials, and validation activity.
• Lead cross‑functional issue resolution for complex operational, process, equipment, and material challenges using structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis.
• Interpret and execute manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safety policies and procedures for new manufacturing, and recommend improvements as needed to support pilot operations.
• Build, lead, and develop a capable manufacturing team, including operators, technicians, engineers, and/or technical staff, to deliver against program and operational objectives.
• Communicate line performance, technical risks, priorities, resource needs, and key learnings to stakeholders and leadership, while supporting readiness for scale‑up and transfer to higher‑volume manufacturing.

Experiences/Education – Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management or engineering management within a manufacturing or technical production environment.

Experiences/Education – Desired

• Advanced Degree.
• Experience launching, operating, or scaling a pilot line, new production line, or new manufacturing process.
• Experience in the optics, glass, optical materials industry experience.
• Experience with process transfer, new product introduction, validation, change control, or manufacturing scale‑up.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, KPI management, standard work, and visual management.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced technical manufacturing environment.

This Position Does Not Support Immigration Sponsorship

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary

The range for this position is $136,243.00 - $187,335.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Corning Offers You the Total Package

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation Policy

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].