Research and Development Supervisor

Corning•Concord, NC

4d•$124,996 - $171,870•Onsite

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Requirements

Minimum BS or MS in any of Chemical, Material, or Mechanical (or similar) Engineering with 3 - 8 years of engineering experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working on forming, coating, or coating application products/processes.
Previous experience in both supervisory/leadership roles and project management.
A process engineering background with emphasis on chemical transport and reaction processes as well as resultant product and equipment performance.
Use the scientific method and fundamental engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments.
Drive for root cause fundamental understanding of challenging problems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience in organic coating materials and application, free-radical polymerization and optical fiber draw and downstream manufacturing
Experience in draw process development, experimentation, and/or process support
Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with UV-curable polymer coatings
Product development and transfer into an industrial setting

Responsibilities

Manage a structured product/process development and utilize the Innovation Process and relevant risk management tools to ensure on-time delivery
Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing new and advantaged products and processes; design and execute product or process validation tests in a manufacturing plant; analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
Manage a cross-functional team and apply traditional project management methodologies of performance, scheduling, and cost control; set direction, roles and responsibilities, and priorities for team members and self-directed work
Collaborate with product or process design experts in other organizations
Use scientific method to define problems, outline hypotheses, design critical experiments and use fundamental understanding to drive robust solutions
Communicate and document results