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Project Manager

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Date: Jun 17, 2025

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69258

 

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.

 

Be a Catalyst for Innovation and Growth

 

Join a team that’s transforming manufacturing through strategic capital investments and cutting-edge engineering leadership. Corning OFC is seeking a results-driven, experienced Capital Projects Engineering Manager to lead and influence multidisciplinary project teams across budget, scope, design, scheduling, and factory floor execution.

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Champion a culture of safety across all project activities, ensuring compliance with Corning’s safety standards.
  • Lead or support major capital projects in cable and fiber capacity expansion and technology implementation.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, author appropriation requests, and oversee purchasing and change management processes.
  • Define project scope, secure resource commitments, and recruit internal and external talent.
  • Facilitate strategic decisions using structured rational processes for vendor selection and design approvals.
  • Supervise cross-functional project teams, resolve conflicts, and provide directional leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Deliver high-impact presentations and written reports to mid-level and senior leadership, articulating strategy, progress, and resource needs.

 

What You Bring:

 

  • BS or MS in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Project Engineering – other disciplines will be considered if experienced in project management in a manufacturing environment.  OR a combination of a technical degree (design, electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial) and additional relevant project management and manufacturing equipment experience.
  • 5+ years managing complex projects in the implementation of new or migration of manufacturing process equipment and/or automated systems.

  • Proven experience leading projects within a highly matrixed organization.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage project execution from inception to delivery.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across varying levels of an organization.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities.

 

Nice to Have:

 

  • Manufacturing experience – can be in development, engineering, or operations.
  • Project Management Certification. (e.g. PMP - Project Management Professional)
  • Technical or Manufacturing leadership experience.
  • Manufacturing equipment design, development, or programming experience.

 

Work Schedule: Core hours M–F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility to meet critical project deadlines. Some weekends required.

Travel: Minimal during planning (<25%), potentially extensive during execution (up to 100% based on home location).

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $97,542.00 - $134,121.00 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.


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