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Standards Manager

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Date: Aug 22, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831 Durham, NC, US, 27712

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70193

 

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.  



Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.



We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Position Purpose

  • Responsible for managing portfolio of business interests across domestic and international standardization groups
  • Responsible for timely identification and socialization of technical issues before standards groups within affected business areas, consultation with Technology, PLM Commercial, and other Engineering staffs to develop a Corning response or proactive position, and ensuring appropriate voting and comments on documents of interest to Corning
  • Responsible to lead the Corning position and coordinate and manage the strategy used by business SME’s in external standards bodies to achieve a successful outcome
  • Work with technology and business leaders ensure awareness of external trends and potential strategic opportunities in external standards groups

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, science or engineering in a relevant discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical, etc.)
  • Technical and process expertise knowledge of products, processes, and materials; relevant technology experience
  • Experience drafting clear, concise documents related to proposals or technical arguments for internal/external use
  • Awareness of industry/competitive trends and ability to align strategies with business goals
  • Ability to create/grow/sustain relationships with and persuade stakeholders and advocate positions effectively in multicultural environments
  • Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs

Desired

  • Prior experience in external standardization
  • Strong computer skills in use of MS-Office Programs, and experience with web-based collaboration tools and remote meeting / communications tools
  • Project management skills: Ability to manage a multi-year project while motivating volunteer participants to achieve a timely completion
  • Ability to clearly communicate in English and understand other language accents, knowledge of other foreign language is a plus
  • Ability to understand and contribute to internal modeling and analysis efforts of Corning products.

Responsibilities

  • Engage business constituencies on standards impact or actions needed to align business strategies and initiatives
  • Document and communicate results of meetings and planned initiatives and actions for upcoming meetings
  • Represent Corning (or manage those representing Corning within portfolio) to ensure that appropriate strategy, IP, and ethical guidelines are followed in advancing Corning positions
  • Monitor developments across portfolio of external standards groups for new initiatives, trends and contributions requiring action
  • Collaborate across broad internal constituencies to ensure a coherent and systems level approach to external standards groups is advanced and are understood, and advocate in those groups for Corning’s views on the same

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $133,911.00 - $184,128.00 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.


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