Engineering Production Manager - Cables

Corning•Hickory, NC

12d•$147,107 - $202,273•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This segment is divided into carrier network and enterprise network product groups. The Role Purpose is to lead and manage the Flame Retardant Engineering Department at the Hickory Cable Plant, focusing on continuous improvement in safety, cost, capability, and systems through innovative technologies and engineering principles. The objective is to initiate and drive improvement projects for existing and new processes to achieve desired manufacturing performance in safety, quality, and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8+ years manufacturing engineering experience
3+ years of direct supervision experience, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing setting
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying ideas and fostering collaboration across teams.
Exhibit strong leadership abilities, inspiring and influencing others to achieve shared goals while promoting a culture of accountability.
Proven ability to deliver impactful results through effective project and organizational leadership, driving success across initiatives.
Leverage exceptional organizational skills to manage priorities, streamline workflows, and drive efficient project execution.
Thrive in high-pressure environments with a positive attitude, responding constructively to feedback and maintaining focus on results.
Bring a forward-thinking mindset, coupled with a high level of motivation, customer focus, and commitment to excellence.
Demonstrated track record of achieving performance excellence while fostering people development and growth.
Act with integrity and authenticity, building trust and fostering strong relationships across the organization.
Develop and execute detailed project plans, including cost analysis, to ensure successful delivery of objectives.
Utilize fundamental problem-solving to break down complex processes into actionable steps and address root causes.
Ability to provide technical coaching to team during problem solving, including application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology
Capital management experience including portfolio management, appropriations requests, and project finance oversight.
Financial analysis and manufacturing cost management experience

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, clear direction, and thoughtful mentorship to the Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion the application of core engineering principles and best practices to ensure operational excellence and technical rigor.
Lead the development and management of capital forecasts for projects, including capacity expansion, technological upgrades, and obsolescence mitigation, while simultaneously driving cost-reduction initiatives to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
Oversee the FR engineering team, ensuring the successful and timely execution of projects, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
Collaborate closely with cable technology, division engineering and product line management teams to align on shared goals and ensure seamless coordination of timelines and deliverables.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by spearheading cost-reduction initiatives and promoting the adoption of best practices across the organization.
Take ownership of critical business projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure successful outcomes that meet organizational priorities.
Offer mentorship and guidance to individuals both within and beyond the team, fostering professional growth, knowledge sharing, and a strong sense of collaboration across the organization.
Develop the capability, depth, and effectiveness of the plant engineering organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
Portfolio management and prioritization of engineering and improvement initiatives.