Project Manager - Manufacturing Process Equipment and Automation

Corning•City of Corning, NY

20d•$116,625 - $160,360

About The Position

The Project Manager - Manufacturing Process Equipment and Automation leads manufacturing process equipment and automation projects across multiple Corning businesses. The role manages projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept development through commissioning and operational closeout, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. It partners with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, EHS, facilities, contractors, and external suppliers. The position requires deep experience managing complex capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environments, technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and significant travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of experience leading engineering, manufacturing process equipment, automation, or capital projects in a manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven environment.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholder communications.
Demonstrated experience supporting projects through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and operational handoff.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing process equipment or automation projects.
Strong project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting capabilities.
Ability to develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, and changes.
Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience managing equipment suppliers, contractors, and external technical resources.
Understanding of manufacturing equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and acceptance processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to travel 50–75%, depending on the project and its phases; most travel is domestic, with possible travel to international vendors or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management training.
Experience managing capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
Experience with industrial automation systems, material handling equipment, robotics, and integrated work cells.
Experience integrating mechanical systems in automated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of mechanical system design, implementation, integration, and troubleshooting.
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites, business divisions, or technology organizations.
Experience with equipment design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, qualification, and operational handoff.
Familiarity with continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with project financial management, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing process equipment and automation projects from concept through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risks.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, EHS, facilities, contractors, and external suppliers.
Manage equipment procurement, supplier engagement, and contractor performance; support installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational handoff.
Monitor project performance, resolve risks and issues, and ensure compliance with applicable safety, engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Identify process improvement opportunities through automation and equipment enhancements.
Maintain project documentation and provide financial forecasts and status updates to stakeholders.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
A 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).
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.