Engineering Supervisor

Corning • Hickory, NC

6d • $125,734 - $172,884 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team of engineers and technicians focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and new product and process integration in a manufacturing environment. The role drives capacity, quality, and cost performance while developing technical talent and aligning engineering work with business objectives. It is a technical leadership role with people-management responsibilities.

The position is based in Hickory, North Carolina, and follows a standard 40-hour work week, with flexibility required to meet project demands. Travel is approximately 10%, with occasional weekend or after-hours support for critical projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, or Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in process management, mentoring, or team leadership in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Demonstrated success leading process-improvement, cost-reduction, or new product/process integration projects.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience with direct reports.
• Proficiency with data-analysis and statistical tools such as Excel, Minitab, JMP, or Python.
• Experience with continuous-improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or DMAIC.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Formal project-management training or certification, such as PMP, and experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead process-improvement projects focused on capacity expansion, yield, quality, and cost reduction, including developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting and resolving complex process issues using data analysis, experimentation, and engineering principles.
• Lead implementation and integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring robust transfer and validation.
• Standardize and replicate process-engineering best practices across operations and collaborate with peer sites to share learnings and drive consistency.
• Collaborate with Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to execute initiatives and align with quality and business standards.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease-management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager