Senior Engineering Leader – Manufacturing & Growth

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long-term incentives

401(k) matching

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee the Trivium campus, driving safety, quality, and cost performance. You will supervise engineers and technicians, champion process changes, and align plant initiatives with corporate objectives while mentoring talent and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a BS in engineering or materials science, 6+ years of supervisory experience, Six Sigma knowledge, and strong project leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of supervisory experience at the section supervisor level or higher in Operations or Engineering leading, coaching, directing and developing salaried exempt and nonexempt employees.
• 6+ years of experience developing, implementing, and driving results for MBOs and manufacturing line metrics, including cost accounting and profitability.
• 3+ years of experience in a project management or documented project leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Six Sigma and Performance Excellence Principles.
• Training certification and experience in environmental stewardship, safety, and health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned engineering teams across the Trivium campus to achieve safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost, inventory, service, and growth targets.
• Coordinate with section supervisors to ensure consistency of engineering approach and employee management at any building on the Trivium campus.
• Establish relationships that foster standardization and collaboration across plants in the Catawba campus.
• Act as Champion and Gatekeeper for approval of process/equipment changes and experimental plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Six Sigma knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee the Trivium campus, driving safety, quality, and cost performance. You will supervise engineers and technicians, champion process changes, and align plant initiatives with corporate objectives while mentoring talent and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a BS in engineering or materials science, 6+ years of supervisory experience, Six Sigma knowledge, and strong project leadership capabilities.