Engineering Production Manager

Corning•Hickory, NC

1d•$147,107 - $202,273

About The Position

Responsible for leading and managing the Ribbon Cable Engineering Department at Corning’s Hickory Cable Plant. The role focuses on continuous improvement in safety, cost, capability, and systems through innovative technologies and rigorous engineering principles. It initiates and drives improvements to existing and new processes to achieve manufacturing performance objectives for safety, quality, and cost. The manager provides strategic leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, oversees project execution and performance, and manages a portfolio of engineering and improvement initiatives. The role also collaborates with cable technology, division engineering, and product line management teams, while developing the capabilities and effectiveness of the plant engineering organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
At least 3 years of direct supervision experience, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, influence, and accountability-building abilities.
Proven project and organizational leadership with a record of delivering results.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and project execution.
Ability to work under pressure, respond constructively to feedback, and maintain focus on results.
Forward-thinking, motivated, customer-focused, and committed to excellence.
Demonstrated performance excellence and commitment to people development.
Integrity, authenticity, and ability to build trust and strong working relationships.
Ability to use fundamental problem-solving to break down complex processes and address root causes.
Capital management experience, including portfolio management, appropriations requests, and project finance oversight.
Financial analysis and manufacturing cost management experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Engineering team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion core engineering principles and best practices to support operational excellence and technical rigor.
Lead development and management of capital forecasts for capacity expansion, technological upgrades, and obsolescence mitigation, while driving cost-reduction initiatives.
Oversee the Ribbon Cable Engineering team and ensure timely execution of projects, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
Collaborate with cable technology, division engineering, and product line management teams to align goals and coordinate timelines and deliverables.
Promote continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across the organization.
Lead critical business projects and provide hands-on oversight to achieve organizational priorities.
Mentor and guide employees within and beyond the team, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Develop the plant engineering organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
Manage and prioritize engineering and improvement initiatives.
Develop and execute detailed project plans, including cost analysis.
Provide technical coaching during problem solving, including use of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.
Manage capital portfolios, appropriations requests, and project finance oversight.
Provide ad hoc call-in support as part of informal 24/7 coverage.