Senior Precision Machine Design Lead

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Job summary

Corning Inc. seeks a Precision Machine Design Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and machinists developing precision machine systems across R&D and manufacturing applications.

You will drive key technical decisions, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver machine solutions that directly impact product development and manufacturing performance. Responsibilities include leading design, coordinating prototypes, ensuring documentation, and managing priorities.

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 in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• 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

Machine design

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Tolerance analysis

CAD SolidWorks

Precision engineering

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical/related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Corning Inc. seeks a Precision Machine Design Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and machinists developing precision machine systems across R&D and manufacturing applications.

You will drive key technical decisions, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver machine solutions that directly impact product development and manufacturing performance. Responsibilities include leading design, coordinating prototypes, ensuring documentation, and managing priorities.