Product and Process Engineering Manager

Product and Process Engineering Manager Corning Incorporated Job Overview Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. We are looking for a Product and Process Engineering Manager to lead a staff of engineers in the delivery and optimization of products and processes. Role Purpose Direct a staff of Product/Process Engineers that serve as owners for released products and processes ensuring functional and cost‑effective delivery of products from optimized processes. Lead Global Programs to execute the OCS Division strategy to drive engineering solutions, proactive quality and standard processes throughout the value stream and product life cycle specific to customer needs. Develop and execute systems and processes based on manufacturing and engineering capabilities to promote prevention and risk reduction. Ensure global alignment of products and processes ensuring lowest cost, reduced complexity, and efficient delivery of products and processes to manufacturing and our customers. Key Responsibilities Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications and product applications. Drive technically rigorous root cause analysis based on engineering principles and process/product understanding. Ensure consistent evaluation of process and product changes through structured experimental plans, statistical data analysis, qualification and change approval while balancing speed to market and profitability. Support and execute qualification of cost reduction opportunities. Quickly and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes. Contribute to the definition and goals impacting the continued improvements of the team and DE. Broaden and deepen product and process understanding within solution sets. Participate on product teams and serve as DE representative aligning teams on DE deliverables. Manage support of Product Teams and engage in the deliverables of the team. Execute on the Product Team roadmap. Drive employee development plans and metrics. Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree or higher in a relevant discipline. 6+ years total of development and/or manufacturing engineering experience. 4+ years of combined managerial and supervisory experience. Project management of significant scope in complexity, investment, and impact. Certified DMAIC Green Belt. Knowledge or experience in Lean methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Kaizen Events, and Error‑proofing). Knowledge or experience in PQA methodologies. Knowledge or experience in New Product Introductions including Change Management. Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills. Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills. Must be a self‑starter, able to work in a team environment, and motivate others. Conversational English is a must. Experiences/Education - Desired Working knowledge of Corning processes (New Product Introduction, Quality Systems, and Change Management). Working knowledge of Corning Optical Communication products. Field application experience. Benefits Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results. Food coupons and a structured savings fund to support long‑term financial goals. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for salaried employees. Company‑sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. #J-18808-Ljbffr