Equipment Supervisor

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Equipment Supervisor

Purpose of the Position:

•    Lead equipment introduction and industrialization activities for new products, new production lines, and capacity expansion projects.
•    Responsible for equipment sourcing, specification definition, design review, FAT/SAT, installation, qualification, ramp-up and transfer to production.
•    Drive automation, digitalization and manufacturing technology development to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives while ensuring successful project execution and manufacturing readiness.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Equipment Introduction & Project Management
•    Lead equipment introduction projects from concept phase through mass production. 
•    Define equipment specifications, URS and technical requirements together with process, quality and production teams. 
•    Manage equipment suppliers and coordinate equipment development, fabrication, FAT, SAT and acceptance activities. 
•    Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification and production release according to project schedules. 
•    Lead production line setup, expansion, relocation and manufacturing transfer projects. 
•    Ensure equipment capability meets production, process and quality requirements through validation activities.
NPI & Manufacturing Readiness
•    Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure manufacturing readiness for new products. 
•    Collaborate with Process Engineering to establish equipment parameters, process windows and control plans. 
•    Participate in PFMEA, process validation and pilot production activities. 
•    Drive yield improvement and process stability during product ramp-up stages.
Automation & Technology Development
•    Identify automation opportunities and lead automation improvement projects.
•    Support development of fixture, tooling, vision inspection and semi/full automation solutions.
•    Promote digital manufacturing initiatives including MES integration, data collection and equipment connectivity.
•    Drive Industry 4.0 related improvement activities.
Equipment Qualification & Reliability
•    Develop equipment qualification protocols including IQ/OQ/PQ.
•    Establish equipment standards and technical documents.
•    Ensure equipment capability, repeatability and reliability meet manufacturing requirements.
•    Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment-related issues during project and ramp-up phases.
Team & Technical Leadership
•    Lead and develop equipment team.
•    Provide technical coaching and project leadership.
•    Build technical competency in equipment engineering, automation and manufacturing technology.
EHS & Compliance
•    Ensure all introduced equipment complies with Corning EHS requirements, machine safety standards and regulatory requirements.
•    Conduct equipment risk assessments and safety reviews before production release.
•    Support ISO9001, ISO14001 and company compliance requirements.

Project involved with:
Equipment introduction related projects

Education & Experience  

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
•    Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, manufacturing engineering, or automation support in a manufacturing environment.
•    Prior team supervision or technician management experience is preferred.
•    Experience in electronics, optical communication, semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or high-tech manufacturing industries is preferred.
•    Experience in new equipment introduction, equipment transfer, line setup, or NPI support is preferred.
•    Experience working with equipment suppliers and managing equipment development projects.

Required Skills                                                

•    Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment development and industrialization processes. 
•    Experience in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
•    Familiar with equipment specification development and supplier management.
•    Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Familiar with PLC control and automation equipment; experience with Siemens / Mitsubishi / Omron or equivalent is preferred.
•    Familiar with statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, FMEA). 
•    Good understanding of manufacturing process validation and quality control requirements
•    Good written and oral English communication.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.