Engineering Department Head/Supervisor (Mfg)

Role Purpose

Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment. Achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment. Achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity
• Manage and coordinate multiple project leaders to deliver on key plant objectives
• Manage and communicate status of key engineering initiatives that drive manufacturing performance
• Build effective relationships with division engineering, division manufacturing, and commercial (as necessary) in support of execution of the plant engineering strategy
• Provide focus and direction to direct reports to ensure professional development
• Ensure the protection of Corning's Intellectual Property (IP); assist in definition of new IP
• Develop technical capabilities in engineering organization. Champion use of scientific method to determine and resolve process upset root cause and increase process fundamental understanding within department
• Ensure effective process and equipment change control management

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering or Technical)
• Demonstrated track record of engineering / technical accomplishment such as delivery of sustainable incremental improvement, step change in capability / performance, etc
• Demonstrated delivery of results through project and organizational leadership
• Demonstrated track record (Performance Results and People Development)
• Certified Green Belt
• Experience in operations and/or engineering with progressive responsibilities
• Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Master of Science (Engineering or Technical)
• Experience across multiple organizations/plants
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting and control
• Knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools (AME, KT, Lean)
• Experience with industrial labor relations (union facilities)
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration