Process Engineering Supervisor

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an engineering leader to guide a diverse team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will focus on product quality, safety, and deploying new technologies while driving capacity growth and cost reduction.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, align with Technology and Operations, and manage capital projects with clear oversight and measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience guiding and influencing others.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Engineering team.
• Drive capital forecasts for projects including capacity expansions.
• Oversee the Ribbon engineering team and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Technology and Operations to align goals.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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.

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, clear direction, and thoughtful mentorship to the Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion the application of core engineering principles and best practices to ensure operational excellence and technical rigor.
• Lead the development and management of capital forecasts for projects, including capacity expansion, technological upgrades, and obsolescence mitigation, while simultaneously driving cost-reduction initiatives to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
• Oversee the Ribbon engineering team, ensuring the successful and timely execution of projects, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Technology, Division Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams to align on shared goals and ensure seamless coordination of timelines and deliverables.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by spearheading cost-reduction initiatives and promoting the adoption of best practices across the organization.
• Take ownership of critical business projects, providing hands‑on leadership and oversight to ensure successful outcomes that meet organizational priorities.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to individuals both within and beyond the team, fostering professional growth, knowledge sharing, and a strong sense of collaboration across the organization.

Travel and Work Schedule Requirements

• Travel: Up to 10%
• Schedule: 40+ hours per week with off‑shift or weekend support as business needs require.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience guiding and influencing others. This can be direct supervision or indirect situations.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $126,061.00-$173,334.00 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.

A job that shapes a life.

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.

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

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] .