Glassmaking Engineering Dept Head

Requisition Number: 70210

 

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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 Glassmaking Engineering department (Core and Overclad) in establishing, prioritizing, & executing on a project portfolio that delivers new products and process capabilities to meet business, plant, and department objectives. Develop technical talent through an advanced understanding of the glassmaking preform process while driving to fundamental understanding and solve problems through MIE, MEE, and DMAIC methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the plant to be the lowest cost manufacturing location for Color SMF

Support daily manufacturing in a high paced 24x7 facility

Attract, develop, and retain engineering talent

Manage department projects to support plant objectives

Champion process control and change management efforts

Manage department and project budgets and forecasts

Protect Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP)

Engage with Development to maintain awareness of technology inventory in R&D and externally. Be an advocate to pull in new technologies

 

Leadership and People Responsibilities:

 

Model Corning values and code of conduct

Act with integrity and authenticity. Champion change and flexibility

Promote understanding through active listening

Ensure the selection and integration of talent

Develop direct reports through provision of challenging tasks

Construct compelling development plans and execute them

Develop peer relationships and collaboration

 

Business Responsibilities:

 

Deal effectively with ambiguity

Understand key financial measures of manufacturing success

Understand business goals and translate them into technical and program objectives

 

Functional/Technical Responsibilities:

 

Develop Engineering strategy and deliver on plan

Use problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, and KT

Facilitate effective brainstorming

Champion technology deployment and transfer

Manage multiple perspectives and priorities

 

Travel Requirements: minimal (less than 5%)

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

 

• Proven technical project management experience
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or technical supervision experience
• Proven ability to coach and develop people
• Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate teams
• Strong and collaborative people skills
• Proven track record for driving for results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired