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Engineering COE/Technology Manager

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Date: Sep 12, 2025

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70793

 

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.  



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 assigned engineering teams across the Trivium campus to achieve safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost, inventory, service, and growth targets.  Coordinate with section supervisors to ensure consistency of engineering approach and employee management at TCP1 and TCP2.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and meet department production targets while ensuring robust engineering solutions and systems to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
  • Develop portfolios to improve yield, cost, and efficiency, supporting plant-wide yearly objectives.
  • Align supervisors across buildings to standardize operations, processes, SOPs, support models, and employee development.
  • Foster relationships to drive standardization and collaboration across plants in the Catawba campus.
  • Integrate major program priorities (e.g., new products, capacity expansions) into plant operations effectively.
  • Lead process control and change management efforts to improve capability and mitigate operational variation.
  • Define roles and responsibilities, enforce adherence to safety standards, and hold personnel accountable.
  • Manage and develop section supervisors, team leaders, technicians, and engineers while optimizing resources and talent.
  • Collaborate with support groups (Operations, IT, Planning, Finance) to continuously improve production performance.
  • Deploy and oversee programs to attract, develop, and retain manufacturing talent, ensuring training plans for all salaried employees.
  • Safeguard Corning’s Intellectual Property within the department.
  • Approve all process/equipment changes and experimental plans, maintaining adherence to standards of excellence.
  • Promote positive relations through transparent communication and engagement strategies.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness via innovations and continuous improvement in manufacturing and business processes.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor of Arts and Science – engineering degree preferred.
  • 10+ years experience to multiple manufacturing processes and corporate network and resources.
  • 6+ years of successful and proven supervisory, team leader and/or section supervisor experience in a manufacturing plant environment (equivalent leadership experience considered).
  • Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results for MBO’s and manufacturing line metrics.
  • Proven capability to lead, coach, direct and develop salaried exempt and nonexempt employees
  • Training in employee effectiveness, conflict resolution, coaching, listening skills, and supervisory effectiveness.
  • In depth knowledge of Six Sigma and Performance Excellence Principles
  • Training, understanding, and demonstrated competence in cost accounting, managing for profitability.
  • Trained and experienced in fundamentals of environmental stewardship, safety, and health.
  • Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent.
  • Led or participated in a cross-functional team in a manufacturing environment responsible for delivering key improvement initiative or cost reduction program.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Led or participated in a project team responsible to develop and/or launch a new product into manufacturing.
  • Proven track record in collaborating, interfacing, and communicating upward and outward (Plant, Business and Division).
  • Certified Six Sigma Black belt or 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.

 

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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: Hickory

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