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Requisition Number: 75161

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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. 

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Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

• Advanced Optics' Engineering Excellence's mission is for all plant and division engineers to deliver consistent and effective processes for established and new products, improvements based on root cause understanding, and leading practice cost understanding and digital leadership to achieve business goals.Competencies include process stability and improvement (data literacy, Process Control and Process Discipline, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making, Lean, DMAIC / Six Sigma, applying the scientific method to identify fundamental understanding, DESGN / DMADV, and Product Quality Architecture), digital manufacturing, engineering finance, project management, future business, communications, and sustainability.

• The Engineering Excellence Lead will support overall AO Engineering Excellence deployment, be responsible for partnering with Finance to further deploy engineering finance, and partner with plant and division engineers to develop and deploy additional Engineering Excellence competencies based on their experiences

• Partner with the plants to implement Net Cost Reductions, including reports, progress, and developing multi-year cost reduction portfolios
• Build on their skills and experiences by being responsible for another Engineering Excellence key area or competencies
• Facilitate and coach Engineering Excellence competencies to support plant and division engineers to solve critical technical problems
• Support overall AO Engineering Excellence deployment

• We require a bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field with Mechanical, Materials, Optics, Chemical, or Industrial engineering preferred
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and apply multiple AO Engineering Excellence competencies in various scenarios
• Minimum of 7 years of experience applying Engineering Excellence methodologies to improve processes, deliver new products, and / or expand process knowledge
• The successful candidate will have multiple years of experience in plant engineering role(s)
• Experience working across diverse business environments and collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams

• Must have a strong instinct to act, be self-motivated, and demonstrate the ability to make well-informed decisions
• Proven ability to influence teams and stakeholders, both with and without direct authority
• Exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple locations and teams to achieve goals
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Must be an effective communicator (written and verbal) with proficiency in presenting complex technical concepts clearly
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and attentional to detail

• Potential for up to 25% travel for this role
• Travel will be to support the division's plant and division engineering teams

• Mostly 8am to 5pm Eastern with flexibility to support global organization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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. 

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