Requisition Number: 78641
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 to meet business needs. Lead by developing & deploying in-depth technical talent that solves problems through MIE, MEE, and DMAIC methodologies by creating and institutionalizing advanced understanding in the cabling process of OFC.
Responsibilities: • Provide daily supervision and prioritize support efforts to the cable manufacturing operation to maximize performance and minimize manufacturing costs in order to ensure superior customer support.
• Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritization and resource allocation as dictated by business priorities or conditions
• Set expectations for the team to develop Fundamental Understanding & Deep Process Knowledge. Coach & provide feedback on the approach. Drive teams to apply & institutionalize these learnings into Manufacturing & Engineering systems to ensure sustainability.
• Engage with Development to maintain awareness of technology inventory in R&D and externally, champions creativity, innovation and risk taking in field; and support the protection and generation of IP
• Ensure that processes are being used rigorously: Innovation, Process Excellence, Project Management, Safety/Environmental, etc.; engages in plant safety initiatives and projects while also encouraging 100% team participation
• Uses tools such as DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, and KT for problem solving to develop Engineering strategy, delivery on plan, and management of department and project budgets and forecasts.
• Develop short/long term equipment and process strategies with regards to equipment/software life-cycles or continuous improvement; including development/maintenance of systems to monitor equipment and process performance.
• Sponsor or lead projects targeted at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity and other strategic initiatives
Travel Requirements: minimal (less than 5%) Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Monday-Friday. Off-hours leadership support is required periodically due to managing 24/7 technicians. On-call requirements are through a rotating schedule with other department leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS:• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or degree in other Engineering discipline
• 2+ years' Functional leadership and project management experience with evidence of progressive increased responsibilities in manufacturing and product innovation, with demonstrated manufacturing experience; exhibiting superior data analysis skills, and experience with Six Sigma methodology
• 4+ years' of documented experience in Manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, coach and develop people, and successful engagement and management of stakeholders at all relevant levels of the organization
• 2+ years of experience leveraging data and statistical analysis tools (i.e., Power-BI)
Desired Skills: • Advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or degree in other Engineering discipline with working knowledge of the material sciences with a focus on polymer extrusion principles
• Six Sigma/DMAIC Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
• Knowledge of fiber optic properties and critical parameters along with the factors that affect them
• Project management experience
• Experience with SQL or other programming languages
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $147,927.00 - $203,400.00 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.
