Sr Capital Project Leader
Corning•Concord, NC
•$97,542 - $134,121•Hybrid
About The Position
The Project Lead supports the deployment, commissioning, and startup of manufacturing equipment within Corning Optical Communications’ global Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) facilities. This role provides leadership for capital projects that expand manufacturing capacity and capability, ensuring alignment with OFC technology needs and business objectives.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, or similar technical degree.
- At least 5 years' experience in leadership/management roles for capital manufacturing equipment projects or similar manufacturing or engineering leadership experience.
- Strong technical background in equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting.
- Analytical ability to evaluate equipment, construction, and manufacturing cost tradeoffs.
- Financial acumen for budgeting and business-case development.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-changing environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in optical fiber manufacturing, engineering, or operations.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD®, Inventor, MS Project, MS Office, and Teams.
- Proven project management capability in scope, budget, and schedule development.
Responsibilities
- Lead individual projects or subprojects within broader technology programs with capital scopes ranging from $1M–$15M, managing schedules, budgets, deliverables, and scope changes.
- Manage end-to-end project phases including funding, design, procurement, logistics, installation, commissioning, and handover. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Apply Corning’s Capital Management System to scope, fund, and deliver projects.
- Ensure safe execution across all activities and promptly address safety gaps, leading multidisciplinary, matrixed teams of 3–10 members.
- Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders, steering teams, and governance bodies.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
