Requisition Number: 77421
OverviewCorning is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team of engineers and technicians focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and new product and process integration in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in driving capacity, quality, and cost performance while developing technical talent and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Lead process improvement projects focused on capacity expansion, yield, quality, and cost reduction - developing detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and resolving complex process issues using data analysis, experimentation, and engineering principles
- Lead the implementation and integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring robust transfer and validation
- Standardize and replicate best practices in process engineering across operations, collaborating with peer sites to share learnings and drive consistency
- ollaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations) to execute initiatives and ensure alignment with quality and business standards
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Location, Work hours and Travel Requirements- Work Location: Hickory, NC
- Standard 40-hour work week; flexibility required for project demands
- Travel approximately 10%, with occasional weekend or after-hours support for critical projects
Required Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Materials, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in process engineering or manufacturing support roles
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, cost reduction, or new product/process integration projects
• Experience managing, mentoring, or leading teams in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python)
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, DMAIC)
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional flexibility for weekend or after-hours support
Desired Qualifications• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP)
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Project Management experience
Skills / Competencies• Applies engineering principles and statistical methods to diagnose root causes and implement sustainable process solutions
• Leads and develops small technical teams in a matrixed manufacturing environment
• Translates complex technical data into clear recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
• Creates and manages detailed project plans, including cost analysis and resource allocation
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $125,734.00 - $172,884.00 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.
