Plant Engineering Supervisor

Requisition Number: 72090

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Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing the engineering team to improve equipment and process effectiveness and yields, drive product cost reduction activities, and facilitate new technology and product introductions. Drive the application of scientific and technological principles to operations or activities in the production of manufactured products. Make determinations regarding manufacturing methods, equipment layout, capacity utilization, process and product improvements, and process control systems. Drive manufacturing fundamental understanding though application of knowledge and methods for understanding physical phenomena to achieve specified characteristics and criteria for products and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise team of Engineers and Technicians in all areas of optical manufacturing - including Machining, Diamond Turning, Polishing, Coating, and Assembly & Testing, with focus on products and programs that are assembled and/or tested in clean environment.
• Work with Plant Engineering Manager to set and implement short- and long-term engineering strategy to achieve plant production, quality, safety and financial goals
• Coach and mentor engineering personnel as appropriate to build and leverage skill sets to enhance effectiveness of engineering group
• Understand internal customer stated and implied needs and ensure their expectations are being met
• Interface with and support Commercial and Division Engineering groups on new product and program introductions, raw material changes, and equipment or process changes
• Guide Commercial and Division Engineering groups on "design for manufacturability" by leveraging process and equipment knowledge within the engineering group
• Define and track engineering objectives that link to the overall plant and business objectives
• Assign objectives and projects to direct reports. Provide guidance on project priority to ensure direct reports are focused on the appropriate project if conflicts arise
• Promote a culture of Process Control and Process Discipline
• Apply DMAIC principles to achieve project objectives
• Forecast capital and expense spending, working with Finance team to budget accordingly year over year
• Steer the manufacturing engineering team in the creation of project Appropriation Request (AR) as needed, and project management as AR's are approved
• Ensure that safety standards are practiced and met
• Ensure that intellectual property is protected.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Physics)Desired: MS in related science, Work experience with optics or physics is a plus
• Effectively handle a high degree of change and ambiguity
• Lead technical team in resolution of problems and execution of strategy
• Interact with internal and external customers, building strong relationships for success
• Work cross functionally (commercial, technical, technology) with a focus on manufacturability
• Able to set project direction using project management tools (ie. MS Project, risk assessment, scope management, etc)
• Independent problem solving and development of approach to solutions.
• Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment.
• Articulate clear direction and program purpose
• Communication skills, both formal and informal.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint).

Hours of work:

• Typical first shift production hours, M-F, 40+ hr
• May require occasional off shift support of production, experiments, project work, other miscellaneous activity

Travel Requirements:

• < 5%. May be needed for training, benchmarking or other activity

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with new products or adjacencies
• Creative problem solver
• Process discipline oriented. Follows established protocols and processes. Evaluates opportunities for improvements.
• Organized, rigorous attention to detail and ability to pivot between multiple tasks
• Self-starter, motivated

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.

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