Product Development Supervisor

Corning • Keller, TX

41d

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Product Development Supervisor to lead and inspire a team of engineers and technicians in the design, development, and optimization of fiber optic enclosures. This role is critical to advancing Corning's cutting-edge technologies and delivering innovative solutions to the telecommunications and data center market. As the Product Development Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in driving product innovation, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring the team achieves project deliverables and contributes to Corning's long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Product Development and/or NPI experience
• Ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to effectively manage team dynamics and stakeholder relationships

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working in a global organization
• Technical expertise in:
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5 2009)
• Precision manufacturing and measurement techniques
• Injection molding processes
• Knowledge of fiber optic networks, including indoor and outdoor enclosure systems

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and assign engineering personnel to ensure successful execution of product design projects.
• Provide clear guidance on best practices in design engineering methodologies, problem-solving approaches, and decision-making.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, focusing on individual development plans, skill-building opportunities, and training needs.
• Establish and communicate a strategic vision for product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market demands.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation to drive team performance, meet project milestones, and deliver high-quality results.
• Lead collaborative efforts with industrial designers, modeling experts, material scientists, molding specialists, and manufacturing personnel to optimize product design and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and champion opportunities to create and protect Intellectual Property (IP) that supports Corning's innovation strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement by encouraging the team to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Technology Development, Product Line Management, Market Development, and Manufacturing teams to align priorities and ensure seamless communication.
• Act as a key liaison between the local engineering team and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies and resource sharing.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the local engineering team, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees