Requisition Number: 76123
Role PurposeCorning is seeking an experienced engineering leader to join our Optical Communications team as Manager, Flame Retardant Cable Development. In this role, you will lead a team of cable development engineers through the full product lifecycle - from concept to production release - collaborating across Technology, Market Development, and Manufacturing to deliver innovative, high-performance fiber optic cable solutions that meet evolving customer and regulatory demands across North America.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for flame retardant (FR) cable design, prototyping, design verification, qualification, and production release
Collaborate with Market Development, Technology, Project Management, and Product Line Management (PLM) teams to identify cable development needs and align projects with business objectives
Drive the full development lifecycle of FR cables - including distribution, ribbon, and loose tube designs - from concept to production, meeting customer timelines and performance, reliability, and cost targets
Partner with manufacturing, research, and development teams to resolve quality, cost, delivery, and safety challenges; leverage modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate development timelines
Lead innovation efforts through intellectual property (IP) creation, awareness of emerging FR materials technologies, global cable standardization collaboration, and team resource management including hiring, performance development, and training
Experiences/Education - RequiredBachelor's degree
Extensive experience in extrusion and flame retardant cable design
Demonstrated project management experience
minimum of 5 years supervisory or people management experience
Expertise in materials selection, processing, and characterization, including an understanding of material property drivers in flame testing performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Travel: Up to 40%
Experiences/Education - DesiredMaster's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
Experience in a product development environment
Knowledge of global cable burn tests and international FR standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational and team coordination skills
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $143,473.00 - $197,276.00 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.
