Manufacturing Technology Manager
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technology Manager is responsible for providing direct technical leadership and execution for the department’s manufacturing operations. This role leads the Process Technician and Equipment Technician organizations and serves as the primary liaison between Operations and Engineering to ensure safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing performance. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of total experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical operations.
- Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
- Experience in supporting high-volume automated manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
- Experience leading continuous improvement and technical problem-solving initiatives.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and operational performance drivers.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance organizations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience implementing technical training and workforce development programs.
- Strong project management and execution capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in supporting high-volume automated manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary escalation point for technical, process, and equipment issues; lead root cause investigations and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions to sustain safe and stable operations
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to support production readiness for new technologies, equipment, and process improvements; ensure engineering solutions are effectively standardized and sustained on the manufacturing floor
- Lead, coach, and develop teams of Process and Equipment Technicians — managing staffing, development plans, and technical alignment to operational priorities
- Own technical training strategy, documentation, and standard operating procedures across manufacturing areas; monitor and continuously improve training effectiveness
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, downtime reduction, and cost performance; promoting a data-driven, safety-first culture
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- Company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
