Engineering Department Head

Requisition Number: 71702

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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 Purpose

Lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction to meet business needs. Lead by developing & deploying in-depth technical talent that solves problems through MIE, MEE, and DMAIC methodologies by creating and institutionalizing advanced understanding in the cabling process of OFC.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision in order to ensure superior customer support to the cable manufacturing operation.
• Prioritize support efforts in order to maximize performance and minimize manufacturing costs
• Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritization and resource allocation as dictated by business priorities or conditions
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects while also encouraging 100% team participation
• Develop/maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance
• Champion for the development of fundamental understanding
• Provide challenging assignments to direct reports and actively work with them to define and update career plans
• Set expectations for the team to develop Fundamental Understanding & Deep Process Knowledge. Coach & provide feedback on the approach. Drive teams to apply & institutionalize these learnings into Manufacturing & Engineering systems to ensure sustainability.
• Engage with Development to maintain awareness of technology inventory in R&D and externally. Be an advocate to pull in new technologies.
• Ensure that processes are being used rigorously: Innovation, Process Excellence, Project Management, Safety/Environmental, etc.
• Manage department and project budgets and forecasts.
• Support the protection and generation of IP
• Develops Engineering strategy & delivers on plan
• Uses tools such as DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, and KT for problem solving.
• Seeks fundamental understanding and permanent solutions to technical problems.
• Champions technology deployment and transfer
• Explains technology clearly and concisely to others.
• Exhibits and/or supports creativity, innovation and risk taking in field.
• Clearly articulates the risks and benefits of different engineering and technology choices.
• Develop short/long term equipment and process strategies with regards to equipment/software life-cycles or continuous improvement
• Sponsor or lead projects targeted at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity and other strategic initiatives

Travel Requirements: minimal (less than 5%)

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Monday-Friday. Off-hours leadership support is required periodically due to managing 24/7 technicians. On-call requirements are through a rotating schedule with other department leaders.

Required Education: BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or degree in other Engineering discipline with demonstrated manufacturing experience

Required Years And Area Of Experience

• Two (2) years’ Functional or project leadership experience
• Four (4) or more years’ experience in Manufacturing environment

Required Skills

• Successful technical project management, with evidence of progressive increase in responsibilities.
• Has excelled in one or more prior applicable roles: Manufacturing, Innovation, or Engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate teams.
• Sound decision-making skills - ability to effectively analyze data from multiple sources and set direction.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communications skills and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization
• Use scientific method and engineering first principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes
• Data analysis skills and experience with Six Sigma methodology
• Working knowledge of documentation systems

Desired Skills

• Supervisory skills, particularly in coaching technical employees
• Six Sigma/DMAIC Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
• Knowledge of fiber optic properties and critical parameters along with the factors that affect them
• Working knowledge of the material sciences with a focus on polymer extrusion principles
• Project management experience
• Strong equipment orientation
• Experience with SQL or other programming languages

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $147,927.00 - $203,400.00 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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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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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 [email protected] .