Engineering Supervisor

Requisition Number: 67163

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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.

Position Description

Responsible for supervising process/controls engineers and technicians. Balances priorities to ensure team members deliver daily operational support to meet plant commitments while also achieving cost reduction targets and continuous improvement goals in safety, capability, and quality for assigned process areas. Promotes a work-place culture that values data-driven decisions and application of engineering principles to solve problems. As part of TCP Engineering Staff, helps manage resource allocation, cost reduction portfolio ideation and tracking, scorecard tracking, and capital planning. Acts as coach and mentor to help employees grow professionally and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direction, prioritization, and mentorship to process/ controls engineers and technicians in the Engineering department at Trivium Cable Plant
• Assigns objectives and projects to direct reports. Provides guidance on project priority, scope, and key business linkages. Helps employees manage schedule and resource conflicts.
• Conducts periodic Performance Development and Reviews with employees. Establishes tailored development plans for direct reports and tracks progress.
• Tracks engineering objectives that directly link to plant objectives, and is accountable for meeting the objectives for assigned process areas.
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe manner and environment. Responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive in reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects.
• Ability to work across various functional groups on a daily basis to accomplish goals
• Identifies and communicates process performance opportunities, resource utilization opportunities, and resource/skill gaps, and proposes solutions to resolve these challenges/opportunities.
  
  

Competencies

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, supportive, open
• Strong organizational skills
• Energetic, effective under pressure, and can respond positively to constructive feedback
• Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level
• Sound problem solving and decision-making processes and skills
  
  

Function/Technical

• Ability to breakdown processes into fundamental steps and inputs
• Problem solving through fundamental understanding
• Creates detailed project plans and cost analysis
  
  

Leadership

• Forward thinking
• Results Oriented
• Confident and Adaptable
• Acts with Integrity and Authenticity
  
  

Hours Of Work/work Schedule/flex-time

• 40 hrs. Additional hours/weekends when needed to support project work/issue resolution
  
  

Travel Requirements

Required Experiences/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of people management experience within manufacturing or a technical field
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, production processes, measurements, and controls systems
• Understanding of PLC and programming capabilities
• Validated delivery of results through project and organizational leadership
• Demonstrated track record of performance results and people development
• Demonstrated track record of engineering/technical accomplishment.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience
  
  

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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• 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.
  
  

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] .