Precision Machinery Design Lead

Corning Incorporated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 143,473 - 197,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) matching contributions

Health and well-being benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Hickory, NC is seeking a Precision Machine Design Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and machinists, developing precision machine systems for R&D and manufacturing. You will drive key technical decisions, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver machine solutions impacting product development and manufacturing performance across Corning’s divisions.

If you thrive at the intersection of engineering leadership and hands-on problem-solving, this role offers growth,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in machine design, equipment development, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years leading projects, mentoring engineers, or supervising technical teams.
• 5+ years understanding of precision machinery principles including tolerance analysis, machine stiffness, motion systems, thermal effects, and vibration.
• 5+ years experience specifying and selecting mechanical components such as linear guides, bearings, ball screws, motors, encoders, and structural elements.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks) and engineering analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of precision machine systems, tooling, fixturing, and mechanical components for R&D and manufacturing applications
• Supervise and develop engineers in translating product and process requirements into machine concepts, engineering specifications, and detailed mechanical designs
• Provide technical leadership in kinematics, stiffness, thermal behavior, vibration, and tolerance analysis to drive machine performance and reliability
• Oversee prototype development, supplier coordination, machine debugging, and equipment implementation in lab and manufacturing environments
• Manage project priorities, team resource allocation, and schedules; ensure complete and accurate technical documentation across all active programs

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Mechanical design principles

Tolerance analysis

Motion systems

Vibration analysis

Thermal effects

Engineering problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Hickory, NC is seeking a Precision Machine Design Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and machinists, developing precision machine systems for R&D and manufacturing. You will drive key technical decisions, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver machine solutions impacting product development and manufacturing performance across Corning’s divisions.

If you thrive at the intersection of engineering leadership and hands-on problem-solving, this role offers growth,