Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

The company built on breakthroughs. 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.They help move our company, and the world, forward.You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. 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.The Engineering Leader is expected to drive operational excellence within the Engineering department serving as the first line of defense. They will provide operational support, coach their team towards achieving annual cost reduction goals, and coordinate resources to support diverse initiatives and projects. Utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other applicable methodologies, they will drive process improvements, generate financial analyses to fund these projects, and provide technical guidance on all Root Cause Analysis.The role requires an ability to work on diverse opportunities, with solid expertise in analyzing data to provide clear solutions for each scenario. Other responsibilities include generating development plans, evaluating individual performance, maintaining a healthy work environment, and enforcing Corning values while leveraging personnel talent.The Engineering Leader will need a strong background in project management, statistical analysis, and financial analysis to successfully implement strategies that further our goals. Their leadership will be crucial in executing our plant engineering strategy, protecting our intellectual property, and championing the development of technical capabilities within the department. Project and Resource Management:# Develop and coordinate engineering resources to improve procedures and equipment according to management's vision and strategy.# Lead multi-functional project teams while managing variables and communicating with multiple stakeholders.# Execute project work-streams to deliver significant process improvements and step change capabilities.# Manage assigned projects and initiatives following established methodologies and documentation practices.# Monitor and improve operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Yield, Scrap Rate, Cost, Capability Index (CPK), Performance Index (PPK), Sigma, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), Total Asset Utilization (TAU), and Overall Labor Efficiency (OLE).# Drive cost-effectiveness and superior quality in manufacturing, while increasing capability and capacity.Coach and mentor staff across various levels (Bands C, B, A, CC, BB, AA) to foster skill development and performance improvement.# Regularly update stakeholders on the status of assigned projects and initiatives that drive manufacturing performance.Act as a liaison between project leaders to ensure successful delivery of key plant initiatives such as New Product Introduction (NPI), Transfers, Process Improvement, and Cost Reduction.# Establish effective relationships with division engineering, division manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure execution of the plant engineering strategy.# Support specialized engineering efforts such as CSC, Automation, Systematic Innovation, Cost Reduction, Safety, etc.Develop the technical capabilities of the engineering department. Champion methodological approaches to root cause analysis and fundamental understanding development, ensuring data and information are documented in approved vaults.Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering (master's is a plus)Bilingual (English and Spanish)4-6 years required in similar position or experience on Engineer Process/Manufacturing, Quality, New Products Introductions or Product Engineering in a multi-product manufacturing environment using Statistical Process Control or/ and Quality Control & Risk Assessment leading multiple Sr Engineering, Engineering, and technical Resources.~ Project management Record~ Product transfer or New Equipment implementation project managementKnowledge of Financial Analysis for Project Justification.Professional knowledge of MS Office (particularly MS Excel software, MS Word, SPC XL desired)General Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation/control (Sensors, actuators, Vision systems, mechanical systems)Parametric Software General Knowledge (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, ProE, CREO etc.)Electronic/Mechanical Tools General knowledge.All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.