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Development Supervisor

Date: Aug 22, 2024

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64533

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.

Scope of Position

The Development Supervisor is responsible for Project Management and/or individual technical execution to develop new processes/ products and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost of optical fiber. Scope includes receiving projects from R&D that have demonstrated product and process concepts with a promising Value Proposition and managing them to achieve demonstrated profitability with verified market channels.

The Development Supervisor is expected to use defined processes in solving problems and designing definitive experiments to drive understanding and to further engage Scientists & Engineers for modeling and characterization (existing or develop new), Product Engineering for product qualification, Manufacturing groups to ensure process control, quality architecture definition, and safety and Commercial organizations for continued validation of the business case. Scope further includes matrixed supervision and may extend to direct supervision. Cross-business networking to achieve optimal product, application, and business success is expected.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a structured product/process development and utilize the Innovation Process and relevant risk management tools to ensure on-time delivery

• Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing new and advantaged products and processes; design and execute product or process validation tests in a manufacturing plant; analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations

• Manage a cross-functional team and apply traditional project management methodologies of performance, scheduling, and cost control; set direction, roles and responsibilities, and priorities for team members and self-directed work

• Collaborate with product or process design experts in other organizations

• Participate on cross-functional teams

• Use scientific method to define problems, outline hypotheses, design critical experiments and use fundamental understanding to drive robust solutions

• Communicate and document results

• Provide cost of manufacturability analyses

Required Skills

• A process engineering background with emphasis on chemical transport and reaction processes as well as resultant product and equipment performance.

• Working knowledge of physical phenomena (e.g., static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, etc.) with a strong background in utilizing this knowledge to improve manufacturing processes and product attributes.

• Use scientific method and fundamental engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments.

• Drive for root cause fundamental understanding of challenging problems.

• Display a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, with pro-active attention to issues and problems.

• Work well both within a multi-disciplined team, and independently with minimal oversight, and thoroughly carries assignments to completion.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum BS or MS in any of Chemical, Material, or Mechanical (or similar) Engineering with 5 - 10 years of engineering experience.

• Previous supervisor experience

• Previous project management experience

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Monday - Friday 40-50 hours/week

• Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge/experience in organic coating materials & application, free-radical polymerization and optical fiber draw and downstream manufacturing

• Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Advanced, demonstrated problem solving skills

• Sound understanding of material properties & capabilities and ability to apply understanding to work product

Travel:

• Up to 25% National / by exception for International; primarily within NC or to Corning, NY for training or project collaboration

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $124,996.00 - $171,870.00 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

Nearest Secondary Market: Concord