Engineering Solutions Manager

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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.

Role Purpose

Lead Global Programs to execute the OCS Division strategy to drive engineering solutions, proactive (preventive) quality and standard processes throughout the Value Stream and Product Life Cycle specific to customer needs

Focus will be on highly strategic customers for the business. Being able to deliver to the needs and ensuring they deliver on their programs is essential to protect customer trust and future revenue.

This person will develop and execute systems and processes based on manufacturing and engineering capabilities to promote prevention and risk reduction. This requires project and workstream leadership in multiple areas throughout the Fulfillment Stream to accomplish long term improvements. The Fulfillment Stream includes both insourced & outsourced (Contract Manufactured) products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product Engineering group for specific product lines through supervisor and ensure strategic intentions are met
• Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications, industry requirements, and product applications
• Drive technically rigorous root cause analysis for product integrity issues
• Quickly and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent technical degree
• 7+ years progressively responsible roles in technology, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and/or quality
• Demonstrated experience achieving significant improvements through others
• Project management of significant scope in complexity, investment, and impact
• Certified DMAIC Green Belt
• Knowledge or experience in Lean methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Kaizen Events, and Error-proofing) 
• Knowledge or Experience in PQA methodologies
• Knowledge or Experience in New Product Introductions including Change Management

Desired Qualifications

• Certified DMAIC Black Belt
• Transactional (e.g. DESGN, MEE) Problem Solving experience
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams (e.g. Technology, Manufacturing, Division Engineering, PLM, Customer Experience, Freight Forwarder, etc.)
• Experience in identifying systemic issues from multiple months/years of data
• Experience in training others on problem solving methods
• Knowledge of ERP/QMS platforms (SAP, ETQ, SharePoint, Windchill)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $111,819.00 - $153,752.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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• 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. 

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