Requisition Number: 77553
Scope of Position:To lead and manage the Division Engineering Thermal Technology team through:
Supporting CET Base Business, New Products, and/or Environmental Futures
Advancing core technology and developing technology solutions to current and future business problems and products
Improving existing manufacturing processes and capabilities
Developing methods and processes for the manufacture of new products
Developing methods, measurements, and processes to improve existing products
Supporting manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, process control improvement, 6-Sigma, MEE and cost reduction
Developing new manufacturing technologies and methods across the thermal technology portfolio
Day to Day Responsibilities:To provide engineering technical expertise and leadership for equipment, process, methods and measurement technologies across the Environmental Technologies Division Engineering thermal technology space, including firing, drying and APT. Lead technology and engineering programs and project teams.
Responsibilities include:- Sponsorship, leadership and technical coaching of individuals and teams to deliver new technologies, equipment, and processes to manufacturing
- Plan, organize and execute programs and projects to deliver capacity and capability improvement
- Lead project work spanning initiation, design, development, manufacturing implementation, start-up and acceptance
- Serve in technical leadership, project leadership, project sponsorship and technology champion roles, with global influence within CET
- Manage internal Corning and external vendor resources to complete project deliverables
- Apply engineering principles and methods to resolve technical and operational challenges and delivery cost reduction
- Support and drive development and execution of division engineering strategy, roadmap and project portfolio
- Support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution
- Apply project management and process engineering knowledge, skills and experience from concept through delivery of processes and equipment at manufacturing locations.
- Drive alignment across thermal technology priorities, resources, and manufacturing needs
Projects Involved with:Developing new and improving existing manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, methods and measurements across firing, drying and APT technologies. Developing methods, processes and measurements for the manufacture of new products. Improving precision, quality, cost and efficiency of finished part attributes. Supporting manufacturing improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, capacity, and 6-Sigma.
Role Within Group:Provide department & project leadership, guide application of technical and process engineering skills to meet department and business objectives
Lead the thermal technology team responsible for firing, drying and APT technology capabilities
Work with and facilitate alignment between manufacturing, development, modeling, and process experts to deliver step change and improvement of technology capabilities across CET's global manufacturing sites, Identify, develop and implement next generation technology, capability and capacity and support manufacturing technical and business efforts.
Travel Requirements (please note if international):Some travel should be expected, dependent on objectives. International travel is possible. Typical travel requirement is ≤25%.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
Typically 8 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday, some flex time is possible to support project assignments.
Required Skills:- Demonstrated technical competence in chemical, mechanical, materials or process engineering.
- Track record successfully developing and delivering technical projects to manufacturing
- Experience with ceramics processing and measurement technologies.
- Project management and leadership skills, including ability to achieve results through matrix organization or team.
- Achieve results through application of rigorous process improvement or project management methods, such as 6-Sigma.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Experience growing talent through development plans, coaching and alignment.
Desired Skills:- Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing
- Skills and experience with development and application of engineering principles, process control and Design of Experiments methods to solve manufacturing issues
- Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods
- Demonstrated technical expertise in thermal processing technologies, ceramics processing or metrology.
- Formal project management training, such as PMP certification.
Education and Experience Required:- BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical, or materials preferred)
- 10 years experience in manufacturing, engineering or development
- Leadership and supervisory skills demonstrated leading teams responsible for implementation of new processes or equipment into manufacturing.
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):- Self starter, able to function with high level of independence
- Communicates effectively in writing and in a group setting
- Interpersonal skills - open, engaging, enables others
- Leadership skills
- Ability to perform in team or matrix environment.
- Ability to function from both a "big picture" and details perspective
- Ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to various groups
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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
