Technical Project Engineer

With general guidelines and/or under supervision, is able to propose, plan, coordinate, and control small projects involving technical systems or under supervision, participate in larger more complex projects. Can provide technical and non-technical guidance (oversight) to ensure the systems are technically and economically successful. Assists in development of solutions and resolving complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

• Provide project leadership for projects, relocations, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing processes
• Establish requirements with customer(s)
• Establish project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility
• Establish sub-team working with Operating Division, plant and management. Leads sub team to needed results. Act as effective team member on larger, broader teams. Establish receivership requirements for project
• Demonstrate leadership role from a technical perspective. Perform as a technical / functional expert in their own discipline. Broaden exposure to other engineering disciplines
• Actively participate in project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions
• Effectively participate in all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
• Provide periodic project updates to project manager and functional management
• Actively coach other engineers in order to share expertise. Seek coaching as it relates to customer processes.
• Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
• Be an advocate and role model for safety within their area of responsibility
• Participate in a project critique at completion and share key learnings with others unassociated with the project
• Provide recognition or recommendations for recognition to sub-team members
• Direct responsibility to project manager for project results
• Participate in a limited range of projects which may have significant financial and/or strategic impact on the corporation
• Practice adaptive work style to effectively participate on projects in a global operating arena. Leverage experience working with many different cultures

• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Progressive responsibilities in global technical and project leadership
• Fully knowledgeable of and capable in, appropriate engineering competency's state of the art
• Ability to successfully lead a matrixed project team and deliver documented scope to customer on time and budget
• Self starter who is able to satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a team player within a matrix organization. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to influence versus control others. Can comfortably operate in the "gray" areas
• Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills. Proficient in quality tools including Kepner - Tregoe, Performance Excellence, Project Management tools, etc
• Computer/Information Technology Skills Desired. Basics - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of MS Project or other Project scheduling tools
• Results oriented with a high commitment level
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the project team organization. Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver written and verbal messages
• Conflict management - as a team player, seeks win - win solutions. Calms down and resolves problems vs. escalating

• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Experience in multiple businesses or technical organizations
• Project Team focused on single technical discipline
• Prior project or work team experience
• Possesses network with Corning global technical community and key external suppliers / partners
• External recognition such as Green / Yellow / Black Belt, Lean, PMI, Professional Engineering or member of a Technical society
• Future Project Management Certification program may apply