Senior Capital Projects Leader, Manufacturing Equipment

Corning Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company contributions

Healthcare benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Project Lead to oversee deployment, commissioning, and startup of manufacturing equipment within the Optical Communications division.

You will lead capital projects, align with technology needs, and drive programs across sites in Wilmington or Concord, NC. The role requires 5+ years in leadership for capital manufacturing projects, strong equipment design knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Quality.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• At least 5 years' experience in leadership/management roles for capital manufacturing equipment projects or similar.
• Strong technical background in equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting.
• Analytical ability to evaluate equipment, construction, and manufacturing cost tradeoffs.
• Financial acumen for budgeting and business‑case development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual projects or subprojects within broader technology programs with capital scopes ranging from $1M–$15M, managing schedules, budgets, deliverables, and scope changes.
• Manage end-to-end project phases including funding, design, procurement, logistics, installation, commissioning, and handover. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Apply Corning’s Capital Management System to scope, fund, and deliver projects.
• Ensure safe execution across all activities and promptly address safety gaps, leading multidisciplinary, matrixed teams of 3–10 members.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders, steering teams, and governance bodies.

Job description

Corning Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Project Lead to oversee deployment, commissioning, and startup of manufacturing equipment within the Optical Communications division.

You will lead capital projects, align with technology needs, and drive programs across sites in Wilmington or Concord, NC. The role requires 5+ years in leadership for capital manufacturing projects, strong equipment design knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Quality.