Requisition Number: 77734
Role PurposeThe Operations & Engineering Manager leads new manufacturing operations and the associated engineering support to ensure safe, stable, and effective execution of manufacturing activities. The role is accountable for line performance, technical problem-solving, operational readiness, and cross-functional coordination necessary to support pilot builds, validation, process learning, and readiness for manufacturing scale-up.
Key Responsibilities- Lead safe, stable, and effective operation of the new manufacturing operations, integrating daily manufacturing execution with the engineering support needed to sustain and improve performance.
- Own new manufacturing operations performance across safety, quality, delivery, yield, throughput, uptime, cost, and schedule attainment.
- Establish and maintain the operating systems for the manufacturing operations, including standard work, procedures, training, staffing, escalation processes, and support models.
- Provide leadership for engineering support activities related to process performance, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, controls, validation support, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Process Development and other technical functions to transfer process knowledge into new manufacturing operations and clarify ownership of process, equipment, and operational support.
- Ensure readiness of equipment, tooling, materials, documentation, staffing, maintenance, and engineering resources to support builds, trials, and validation activity.
- Lead cross-functional issue resolution for complex operational, process, equipment, and material challenges using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Interpret and execute manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safety policies and procedures for new manufacturing, and recommend improvements as needed to support pilot operations.
- Build, lead, and develop a capable manufacturing team, including operators, technicians, engineers, and/or technical staff, to deliver against program and operational objectives.
- Communicate line performance, technical risks, priorities, resource needs, and key learnings to stakeholders and leadership, while supporting readiness for scale-up and transfer to higher-volume manufacturing.
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management or engineering management within a manufacturing or technical production environment.
Experiences/Education - Desired- Advanced Degree.
- Experience launching, operating, or scaling a pilot line, new production line, or new manufacturing process.
- Experience in the optics, glass, optical materials industry experience.
- Experience with process transfer, new product introduction, validation, change control, or manufacturing scale-up.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, KPI management, standard work, and visual management.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced technical manufacturing environment.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $136,243.00 - $187,335.00 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.
