Glassmaking Engineering Dept Head
Apply now »Date: Aug 11, 2025
Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70210
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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.
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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 the Glassmaking Engineering department (Core and Overclad) in establishing, prioritizing, & executing on a project portfolio that delivers new products and process capabilities to meet business, plant, and department objectives. Develop technical talent through an advanced understanding of the glassmaking preform process while driving to fundamental understanding and solve problems through MIE, MEE, and DMAIC methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the plant to be the lowest cost manufacturing location for Color SMF
Support daily manufacturing in a high paced 24x7 facility
Attract, develop, and retain engineering talent
Manage department projects to support plant objectives
Champion process control and change management efforts
Manage department and project budgets and forecasts
Protect Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP)
Engage with Development to maintain awareness of technology inventory in R&D and externally. Be an advocate to pull in new technologies
Leadership and People Responsibilities:
Model Corning values and code of conduct
Act with integrity and authenticity. Champion change and flexibility
Promote understanding through active listening
Ensure the selection and integration of talent
Develop direct reports through provision of challenging tasks
Construct compelling development plans and execute them
Develop peer relationships and collaboration
Business Responsibilities:
Deal effectively with ambiguity
Understand key financial measures of manufacturing success
Understand business goals and translate them into technical and program objectives
Functional/Technical Responsibilities:
Develop Engineering strategy and deliver on plan
Use problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, and KT
Facilitate effective brainstorming
Champion technology deployment and transfer
Manage multiple perspectives and priorities
Travel Requirements: minimal (less than 5%)
Experiences/Education - Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
- Proven technical project management experience
- 5+ years of engineering leadership or technical supervision experience
- Proven ability to coach and develop people
- Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate teams
- Strong and collaborative people skills
- Proven track record for driving for results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Diverse experiences in manufacturing, innovation, engineering roles
- Exposure to budget preparation & 5-Year planning processes
- Experience in collaborating, interfacing and communicating upwards
- Certified Green Belt.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $147,107.00 - $202,273.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord