Division Engineering Manager

Role Purpose

The Engineering Manager will be a key leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing engineering within the Corning Optical Communications Co-Packaged Optics Program. This position will drive the long-term automation and process manufacturing strategy. The Engineering Manager will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing processes, ensuring this fast moving business can scale at high quality and low-cost. This leader will work with other functional leaders to leverage existing processes and equipment or direct technical teams to develop new ones to meet this challenge.

Key Responsibilities

•    Own the automation and process engineering strategy for Co-Packaged Optics
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop new manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies and best practices.
•    Support drive to long-term cost leadership
•    Support movement of development equipment into manufacturing
•    Own the PI sheets and specifications with support from CT and PLM
•    Lead the buy versus build analysis for new equipment
•    Support defining equipment requirements for new equipment development in technology and integration plan with manufacturing and SCM
•    Lead yield improvement “war-rooms” with support from BTD and Manufacturing for root-cause analysis and implementation
•    Manage resources that ensure all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements for projects are met
•    Support IT programs and help define priorities for manufacturing
•    Staff innovation programs, short-term capacity, and long-term cost leadership teams

Experiences/Education - Required

•    Bachelor of Science in Engineering Filed (preferred but not a must: Mechanical Engineering, Systems, Industrial, Mechatronic, Electronic or similar)
•    Minimum of 7+ years of relative experience with equipment design and delivering and supporting systems in manufacturing.

Required Skills:

•    Experience in optical or electronic manufacturing
•    Experience in scaling innovations or new products 
•    Experience in semi-conductor industry 
•    Experience in engineering leadership role, with proven progression of leadership roles from engineer to manager
•    Strong background in process optimization, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive data-driven decisions.
•    Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to motivate and inspire international, cross-functional teams.
•    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
•    Project management experience and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Adaptability to evolving technologies and a commitment to staying updated with industry trends.
•    Lead or participate in engineering strategy creating process

Experiences/Education - Desired

Desired Skills:

•    Process simulation software and computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
•    Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing processes.
•    Experience with Fiber optic processing technology
•    Experience working with Automation Vendors

Soft Skills:

•    Strong leadership
•    Excellent interpersonal skills
•    Ability to work with cross functional, international teams
•    Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
•    Independence and self-motivation
•    Communication skills