Sr Manager, Technology Process Development and Integration

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Date: Jun 4, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68949

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion deployment of new process technologies that reduce manufacturing cost, increase capacity, and sustain process capability.
• Drive/support deep fundamental understanding projects through the use of modeling, DMAIC, design of experiments and MEE hypothesis methods.
• Identify process parameters, tolerances and controls required to successfully implement Quality Architecture in Connectivity plants.
• Participate in Product Team Road mapping exercises and understand any affect on core process competencies.
• Lead and develop an effective global technical network spanning the Technology Community, division engineering, and plant levels.
• Identify and sponsor Technology enabled cost reductions using DMAIC/DESGN tools.
• Support the Global Project Priority List by providing timely and accurate inputs to the GPL process by effectively leveraging all available global resources.

Teams / Positions Managed:

• Positions: Supervisor: Labs; Supervisor: Process Development
• Lead and manage Global Connectivity Process Network (Group of SMEs and developing practitioners.

• Development Lab/Pilot (including technician resource pool, pilot development line and over-sight of Automation Transport line 4 at HMTC)

Processes Owned / Managed:

• Cable Assembly Processing

Capabilities Owned / Managed:

• Cable Assembly Processing Capability (1 of 10 Technology Capabilities)
• Rapid Process and Prototype Development (Pilot Lab)

Business Team(s) / Interfaces Supported:

• PNP / CFX / CAB / FOJ Global Product Teams
• Capabilities Supported: Design, Rapid Prototyping
• Division Engineering and Manufacturing

Required Experiences/Education:

• B.S. in technical field
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• 2+ years' experience in cable, fiber optics connector assembly
• Proven track record with projects
• Has led cross-functional matrixed teams and projects
• Project management experience
• Knowledgeable and experienced in a business from innovation through product

Desired Experiences/Education:

• M.S. in technical field
• Experience working across organizations along the innovation stages
• Global experience - able to function in a foreign country
• Is familiar with Performance Excellence tools
• Innovation Black Belt

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $164,994.00 - $226,867.00 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.

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 [email protected].

Nearest Major Market: Hickory