Glass Technology Leader

Requisition Number: 77344

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.​   

Come break through with us.  

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

Scope of the role:

The Glass Technology Leader provides technical and organizational leadership for glass compositional control, raw material support, and glass technology process improvements. This role leads glass technology activities to ensure accurate, reliable measurements and robust glass quality performance while supporting manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Glass Technology Leader partners closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Mixing, Melting, Forming, and Operations to solve operational issues, support process and material changes, develop team capability, and drive results through data-based decision making. This role also provides leadership for measurements, procedure development, equipment reliability, and the implementation of new technologies and methods.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead glass technology activities supporting ongoing glass measurements, compositional control, and equipment accuracy and reliability.
• Provide leadership and direction for engineers and technicians supporting glass technology.
• Execute and continuously improve measurement plans for offline and online glass evaluations.
• Evaluate trends in glass and measurement data, investigate root causes, and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Use engineering principles, scientific methods, and data analysis to solve operational issues related to glass technology, raw materials, and glass composition.
• Support and lead experiments involving raw materials, glass compositions, and process changes.
• Collaborate with internal customers including Quality, Supply Chain, Mixing, Melting, Forming, and Operations to support production needs, developments, and process improvements.
• Lead the glass technology process for compositional developments and material-related changes.
• Drive the use of structured problem-solving and improvement tools including KT, risk assessment, DMAIC, innovation, and other appropriate methodologies.
• Track, analyze, and report critical quality, measurement, and capability metrics.
• Complete and maintain measurement system analyses for key quality gauges and measurement systems, identifying and acting on improvement opportunities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and gauge issues impacting measurement accuracy, reliability, and process performance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, calibration follow-up, and reliability activities for glass technology related equipment.
• Develop integration and receivership plans for new gauges, methods, and glass technology requirements.
• Onboard, validate, and implement new procedures, test methods, and gauges through project execution and SOP development.
• Provide guidance and training to engineers, technicians, and operations personnel on proper testing, measurement methods, and data interpretation.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by ensuring measurement systems, methods, and team capability meet plant needs.
• Coordinate with internal and external engineering resources, suppliers, and contractors to deliver technical solutions and equipment performance improvements.
• Manage or influence capital planning and resource prioritization for glass technology.
• Support plant weekend team rotations and provide occasional off-hours support for developments, troubleshooting, and cross-plant collaboration.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop technical talent within the glass technology function.
• Establish clear priorities and accountability for safety, quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor team members in problem solving, statistical thinking, disciplined execution, and technical rigor.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to align glass technology efforts with manufacturing and business priorities.
• Promote a culture of technical curiosity, ownership, standardization, and proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure documented procedures are followed and improved as needed to sustain reliable and repeatable outcomes.
• Drive project execution with attention to scope, timing, risk, and implementation discipline.
• Support change management and help teams adapt effectively in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, or another applicable engineering/scientific field.
• 2 years + of experince in manufacturing or lab environment

Required Experience:

• Experience in a glass, ceramic, chemistry lab, manufacturing, or related technical environment.
• Experience applying engineering and scientific principles to solve manufacturing or process-related problems.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and implementing actions based on findings.
• Experience supporting or leading cross-functional technical projects.
• Experience providing technical guidance, training, or informal leadership to others.

Required Skills:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong methodical, data-based decision-making capability with the ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
• Understanding basic statistical and data analysis concepts and their application in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and equipment-related issues in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in glass technology, raw materials, compositional control, or manufacturing process support.
• Experience with laboratory and measurement equipment such as XRF, ICP, IOX, FTIR, or similar systems.
• Experience with measurement systems analysis, gauge capability, and calibration systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising or leading engineers and technicians.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including rigorous application of documented procedures and management of schedule, budget, and scope.
• Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC, KT problem solving, risk assessment, and structured continuous improvement tools.
• Technical curiosity and a strong drive to learn and improve systems.
• Environmental hazard awareness and safe work practices.
• Experience working with outside suppliers and contractors.

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Open, engaging, and able to interface effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to accept and lead change.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural work environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and lead through expertise and credibility.

Hours of Work / Schedule:

• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Typical work week may consist of 45–50 hours per week depending on business needs.
• Participation on plant weekend team with rotating coverage, typically 6–8 weekends per year, including one major holiday or one to two minor holidays.
• Occasional weekend, evening, or off-hours support for developments, troubleshooting, and cross-functional needs.
• May include periodic calls outside normal office hours to collaborate with other plants regarding glass technology.

Travel Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed on-site in the plant.
• Travel is expected to be less than 10% and is typically for training, company conferences, technology summits, or supplier visits.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $106,400.00 - $146,300.00 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.