Mechanical Equipment Leader

Requisition Number: 74856

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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position:

Supervise the Mechanical Equipment Engineering team at CET Erwin Plant. The team develops solutions to improve equipment OEE, manages capital equipment projects and supports new product development. Team is comprised of mechanical engineering, project management and drawing/design expertise.

• Ensure the safety of plant personnel through safe design, operations and maintenance of plant property and equipment
• Responsible to grow team skills for successful completion of team, personal, and career objectives.
• Allocate and manage resources to meet plant objectives and division vital few 
• Implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and methods

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Champion safety in all aspects of mechanical equipment design, installation and repair
• Lead resolution of complex equipment problems 
• Improve existing manufacturing equipment processes and capabilities to reduce cost, improve quality, safety or capacity
• Manage drawings and design services 
• Develop and install root cause analysis and structured problem solving for cause identification and corrective action
• Manage internal Corning and external resources to meet project deliverables
• Work with the plant capital manager to provide input to the capital portfolio 
• Develop, instill and promote effective project management skills

Role Within Group:

• Provide project leadership, technical and equipment engineering leadership/ skills to meet department goals and objectives 
• Member of Division Engineering Project Management Council Member of Plant’s OEE improvement team 
• Member of Plant’s extended leadership team (ELT)

Travel Requirements:

• In frequent, expect less than 5%

Hours of work/work schedule: 

• 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday, off hours and weekend support as needed.

Required Education: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical preferred), Master’s degree preferred.

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 3- 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical engineering with leadership or supervisor experience

Required Skills:

• Technical competence in mechanical engineering
• Proficient people management and development
• Experience successfully developing and delivering capital equipment projects
• Project leadership, including ability to achieve results through matrix organization or team.
• Achieve results through application of rigorous project management methods, such as 6-Sigma.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making.

Desired Skills:

• Budget development and management
• Knowledge of Solidworks, CAD software systems and document control 
•  Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods and MEE 
•  Experience with ceramics processing or related technologies 
•  Experience with maintenance management and repair parts systems (Maximo, PeopleSoft, other)

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

• Self-starter, able to function with a high level of independence
• Communicates effectively in writing and in a group setting
• Interpersonal skills – open, engaging, enables others 
•  Ability to perform in team or matrix environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is  $110,477.00 - $151,906.00  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. 

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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.