Engineering Project Leader

Corning•Newton, NC

3d•$125,900 - $173,113

About The Position

The Engineering Project Leader will lead engineering project portfolios through matrixed, multifunctional teams to improve performance, enhance operational capabilities, reduce cost, maintain business continuity, and enhance safety. The role supports plant expansion programs and projects to ramp installed capacity at the Newton Cable Plant (NCP), and works with stakeholders to create and implement an NCP receivership strategy. Projects may involve new innovations or existing manufacturing and may span engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain disciplines. The work typically involves plant groups, division engineering, and external development partners. The position leads the plant’s capital expenditure (Capex) project portfolio and appropriation requests, along with cost and scrap reduction projects. It defines project scope, roadmaps, milestones, success metrics, and deliverables aligned with business objectives; coordinates stakeholders and resolves conflicts; monitors project schedules and scope; communicates performance and project updates to plant staff and business leadership; and develops mitigation, contingency, and escalation plans. The role also addresses roadblocks to prevent delays or business impacts and documents work while facilitating new policies, procedures, and operational tools. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least seven years of experience spanning multiple stages of projects and manufacturing are required. The position does not support immigration sponsorship. The salary range is $125,900 to $173,113, with starting pay dependent on job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Minimum seven years of experience spanning multiple stages of projects and manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multifunctional teams and stakeholders on project portfolio management.
Six Sigma Green Belt.
Experience in Capex portfolio management.
Knowledge of PlanView.
Noted accomplishments in cost and scrap reduction programs.

Responsibilities

Support plant expansion programs and projects to ramp installed capacity at the Newton Cable Plant (NCP).
Work with stakeholders to create an NCP receivership strategy and leverage cross-functional teams within plant and division organizations.
Define project scope, roadmaps, milestones, success metrics, and deliverables aligned with company business objectives.
Guide matrixed teams in determining and managing the NCP cost and scrap reduction project portfolio.
Align cross-regional and cross-department stakeholders, drive consensus, resolve conflicts, and ensure projects are executed on schedule.
Lead the plant’s Capex projects portfolio and appropriation requests (AR).
Communicate project updates to plant staff and business leadership, and report on or present plant performance for cost reduction, scrap, and Capex projects.
Interface with division engineering teams to maintain project schedule, scope, and timeline.
Develop mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and escalation mechanisms for the NCP project portfolio.
Resolve critical roadblocks during project delivery to avoid delays or business impacts.
Document work and facilitate creation of new policies, procedures, and operational tools.
Work as part of multifunctional teams involving plant groups, division engineering, and external development partners.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; combined retirement contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.