Forming Section Supervisor

Requisition Number: 75959

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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.​   

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Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose of the Position:

The Process Engineering Section Supervisor – Forming Engineering provides people leadership and technical ownership for the forming process within the Process Engineering organization. This role leads engineers in support of safe, stable, and capable manufacturing performance while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and cost. This position combines direct people leadership with clear technical ownership of a critical manufacturing process area and is intended to build future technical leaders within the Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the forming process area, with accountability for technical direction, team effectiveness, and process performance
• Supervise and develop engineering team members through clear objectives, coaching, performance feedback, and talent development
• Own day-to-day technical support and longer-term improvement plans for the forming area
• Lead technical problem solving and root cause analysis to address safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and cost issues within forming
• Drive improvement in process stability and product performance, with emphasis on thickness and flatness targets
• Support troubleshooting, variation reduction, process capability improvement, and defect reduction within the forming area
• Prioritize engineering resources and activities to support production needs, process improvements, maintenance coordination, experiments, and new product or process introductions
• Drive process discipline through adherence to engineering standards, operating procedures, process control requirements, and change management practices
• Communicate process performance, technical priorities, and project status to plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, lab, and adjacent engineering teams to develop and implement effective solutions
• Support process trials, equipment or process changes, and new product introductions related to forming performance
• Identify and execute opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, capability enhancement, and operational excellence
• Develop and manage project plans and timelines to achieve objectives without sacrificing safety, process control, quality, or execution discipline
• Mentor and grow emerging technical talent, helping strengthen the overall capability of the Process Engineering organization
• Actively support plant safety initiatives and reinforce safe design and safe work practices
• Ensure the protection of Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP)

Work Hours:

• Standard hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This role participates in a rotating weekend coverage schedule, planned in advance, to maintain visibility and support for a 24/7 manufacturing process.
• Flexible hours may be required to support plant needs, troubleshooting, project execution, trials, and off-shift manufacturing support as needed

Education & Experience Requirements:

• BS degree, or equivalent, in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience
• Experience with process control/process discipline, process capability, or product quality improvement in manufacturing
• Experience leading technical improvement, capital, or cross-functional manufacturing projects

Preferred:

• 2+ years of supervisory, leadership, or demonstrated team leadership experience
• Experience working in a unionized facility

Required Skills:

• Leadership skills to communicate expectations, align teams, and hold individuals accountable
• Ability to lead direct and indirect resources in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results-oriented with strong commitment to execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Project management skills
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong process discipline and change management mindset
• Ability to carry assignments through to completion

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated results improving process stability, thickness control, flatness performance, or defect reduction in manufacturing
• Technical aptitude and process troubleshooting capability
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Experience with process capability improvement and root cause analysis

Soft Skills:

• Personal initiative and commitment
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to build relationships across cross-functional groups
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and strong work ethic
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and direct resources to accomplish goals

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $98,662.00 - $135,660.00 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. 

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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. 

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.

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.