Development Manager, Optical Metrology

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Development Manager, Optical Metrology at our technology site in Rochester, NY. This role typically works 40+ hours per week with flex as needed. U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required for this position. Shape the future of advanced optics manufacturing in this hands-on leadership role within Corning’s Advanced Optics surface finishing and optical fabrication development group. You will work closely with the Optical Fabrication Development Group Lead in support of Advanced Optics initiatives in Fairport, NY; Keene, NH; Canton, NY; and Sullivan Park Research Center in Corning, NY. In this role, you will translate business and product roadmaps into clear priorities and strong execution across optical metrology development, while leading innovation, developing people, and helping keep Corning at the forefront of optical systems innovation.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in optical metrology and precision measurement systems
3+ years of people leadership or technical team leadership experience
Deep technical knowledge of high-precision optical metrology technologies and methods
Effective communication and listening skills
U.S. citizen or U.S. person required

Nice To Haves

Experience developing new metrology process technologies and validating capability
Record of accomplishment of delivering technological innovation on schedule and within budget
Experience with business case development, value proposition validation, and technical risk management
Familiarity with program management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
Comfort using AI tools to support analysis, planning, or productivity

Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians focused on optical metrology development
Translate business and product roadmaps into clear plans, priorities, and execution strategies
Drive innovation in optical metrology processes and precision measurement systems
Manage schedules, budgets, technical risks, and tradeoff decisions across multiple priorities
Partner closely with the Optical Fabrication Development Group Lead, optical design teams, coating teams, and equipment vendors
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships to support program goals
Ensure effective transfer of development work into engineering and production
Balance near-term execution with longer-term technology development needs
Build an inclusive, accountable culture through coaching, onboarding, and performance management
Reinforce a proactive safety mindset across the team