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Corning Incorporated Project Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina

Project Engineer

Date: Sep 9, 2024

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64630

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.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.

Purpose of Position:

The role develops the master schedule for Engineering, Furnish, and Install (EF&I) Programs by analyzing data from multiple sources and applying capacity constraints to the schedule. Works cross-functionally to ensure the master schedule is understood and executed at each team/functional level. Communicates the schedule to the customer and forecasts upcoming production risks. Provides the Corning Program team with a clear understanding of performance with respect to the master schedule.

Work Hours:

  • 40 hours/week. Some off-hours support may be needed at times.

Travel:

  • Occasional travel to customer locations (<15%)

Key Tasks:

  • Create and maintain a master schedule for FTTx Programs

  • Coordinate with cross functional teams and Program/Project Managers to ensure a clear, unified understanding of priorities and next steps needed to execute the master schedule

  • Continuously review and revise the master schedule to account for impacts to the forecast and communicate necessary information concerning capacity or potential customer service issues

  • Forecast Program performance for short-, mid-, and near-term execution based on historical data and known risks; document all assumptions and continuously measure forecasting accuracy

  • Work with the customer to understand priorities and translate the customer priorities to an executable master schedule

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external customers for quick response and problem solving

  • Collaborate with Business Operations team to ensure all relevant Program data is being captured and used forforecasting, financials, and scheduling

  • Track and analyze project performance to apply past trends to future planning

  • Lead working meetings to offer input into risks to the forecast and schedule

  • Continually look for ways to increase the speed of the program and decrease the cost

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

  • Previous leadership experience with proven success

  • Ability to align and influence teams to deliver results

  • Ability to simplify complex situations and deal with ambiguity

  • Strong skills in data analysis

  • Extensive knowledge in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)

  • Strong communications (particularly upward to customer executives) and interpersonal skills

  • Assertive, result-oriented and responsive; utilizes network, SMEs and other available resources to facilitate driving tasks to closure

  • Ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor at all times

  • Fluent in written and spoken English

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $79,584.00 - $109,428.00 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.

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 ourand 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.

  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

  • 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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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