STAFF PROJECT LEADER

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Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.
We invent life-changing technologies using materials science.
Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.
Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.
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.
his 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 and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment.
Key Responsibilities Achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity.
Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
May also be responsible for the unit's Performance Excellence (Six-Sigma) project portfolio, assuring the effective use of different improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Lean, DESGN, etc) toward the achievement of division or plant strategic goals.
In this role, would assist and coach belts and managers in project selection and implementation; and advise division/plant management and leaders on the use of Quality tools, methods and processes.
Follows standard practices and procedure in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Key Responsibilities Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Work is reviewed by management to measure meeting of objectives.
Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies.
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, outside customers and functional peer groups at management levels.
Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.
Encompasses the application of scientific and technological principles concerned with the integrity of manufactured products and processes from an engineering standpoint, esp.
design specifications, testing procedures, and minimum quality standards.
Experiences/Education - Required B.
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or equivalent technical degree Training Aligned with manufacturing & engineering  Institute learning journey Track record of delivering results.
Broad manufacturing and engineering experiences Project leadership (scope to implementation) Coaching and developing junior engineers/technicians Experiences/Education - Desired Advanced degree in Engineering or applied science Experience across multiple organizations/plants Experience in process engineering Knowledge of manufacturing accounting and control Knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools (AME, KT, Lean) Experience with industrial labor relations (union facilities) Experience with cross-functional collaboration Corning Puts YOU First!   We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential.
All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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.
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