Requisition Number: 72755
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role PurposeGuide the planning, decisions, and actions required to establish a successful manufacturing deployment of a new optical fiber coating system.
Engage early in the innovation life cycle and serve as an equal partner with the innovation program's core team leaders, to make decisions, manage tradeoffs, collaborate on the plan of Record, and establish plans that optimize the success of the overall program. Responsibilities
Serve as an equal partner with Commercial & Technology to create a shared understanding.
Key ResponsibilitiesEqual partner with Commercial & Technology to create and manage shared understanding of program hypothesis, business case and related core assumptions. Collaborate with shared objectives, metrics and deliverables
Pull mentality" for bringing innovation into manufacturing, with effective checks/balances for safety, quality, delivery and cost
Ensure corporate, division, and/or local innovation processes are followed and effective, including MIE playbook, PQA, NPI, decision processes, etc. Leverage other knowledge experts and SMEs to support project. Participate in the MIE community of practice.
Interpret manufacturing needs for low and high-volume phases of program, influence program priorities to ensure creating viable manufacturing operations that leads to a successful business
Ensure product design, process design and manufacturing systems are able to achieve the targeted performance in Quality, Cost, Capacity (Delivery) and Safety
Define and deliver Operational readiness for the site(s) and location(s) required to deliver products and services to the customer. This includes implementing business processes/systems that enable accurate and timely information flow and material/product flow through the manufacturing system and value chain.
Develop appropriate start-up plans, pilot operations, and/or subsequent scale up plans that are able to make what the customer wants, when they want it, recognizing changes in scale may require changes to process, manufacturing systems, or locations. Integrate detail from Plan of Record to recognize product generational changes over time.
Ensure high-volume scale-up operations can comply with Achieving Manufacturing Excellence Level 1 criteria
Experiences/Education - RequiredB.S. in Chemical engineering or other engineering degree with experience in chemical process or polymer manufacturing
10+ years of manufacturing experience including leadership experience with at least 3 years of experience in chemical process or polymer manufacturing
Practical chemical process and engineering knowledge in high volume manufacturing environment
Ability to work with ambiguity, ability to make and manage assumptions.
Ability to develop and communicate a strategic view and integrate multiple sources of input.
Strong team and influence skills within business; ability to influence plant/program priority and resource alignment to enable key deliverables.
Recognize and be effective across culture shifts in the innovation life cycle, including flexibility and high learning in early stage to building stronger discipline in later stages.
Strong communication skills, to share manufacturing readiness to steering teams and project team members and division leadership.
Demonstrate extreme ownership: ability to work past defining challenges and obstacles and lead the team to determine a path and overcome them
Experiences/Education - DesiredOperations experience: having held responsibility for planning and executing customer orders to on-time delivery. Experience working effectively with ERP, MES, and logistics systems
Innovation experience: Experience as plant receiver or start-up lead for new polymer development and deployment into manufacturing. Understanding of innovation processes, tools.
Technology experience: appropriate understanding of process/quality/equipment engineering areas needed to support program delivery.
Understanding of manufacturing and system capabilities: PQA, PEx, MEE, KT, Lean, Cost analysis, Capacity analysis, industry Quality and/or Regulatory requirements. Project management skills to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams, on time, on budget.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $147,107.00 - $202,273.00 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.
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- 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.
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