Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Rhome, TX

The External Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting manufacturing execution, process transfer, and operational performance across Corning's external manufacturing (EM) network. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and External Manufacturers to ensure robust process readiness, consistent execution, and continuous improvement for products built outside Corning-owned facilities.

The position focuses on translating Corning product, process, and quality requirements into reliable, scalable manufacturing solutions at external suppliers, while ensuring compliance with Corning standards for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

• Manufacturing & Process Enablement: Provide engineering support metals manufacturing processes, including process setup, stability, and ongoing execution at External Manufacturers.
• External Manufacturing Support: Serve as a primary technical interface to External Manufacturers, providing day-to-day engineering support, issue resolution, and guidance to maintain product performance and manufacturing consistency.
• Process Validation & Readiness: Lead or support process validation activities, including process characterization, capability assessments, PFMEA development, control plan implementation, and first-article / run-at-rate activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to align requirements, manage changes, and support launch and lifecycle activities.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure external manufacturing processes meet Corning requirements, addressing nonconformances through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to align requirements, manage changes, and support launch and lifecycle activities.
• Supplier Engagement & Governance: Support supplier technical reviews, performance evaluations, and change management activities to drive accountability and long-term manufacturing health.

• Manufacturing Systems Thinking: Demonstrates understanding of metals manufacturing flows and critical process controls. Understands end-to-end manufacturing processes and how materials, equipment, people, and controls interact to drive performance.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving: Uses data and structured methods to identify root causes, evaluate trade-offs, and implement sustainable solutions.
• External Partnership & Influence: Effectively collaborates with External Manufacturers and internal stakeholders to drive alignment, adoption, and results without direct authority.
• Quality & Rigor Focus: Applies strong attention to detail and discipline in process execution, documentation, and validation to ensure repeatable outcomes.
• Ownership & Execution: Takes accountability for deliverables, follows through on commitments, and drives work to closure in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Clearly communicates technical and operational information to diverse audiences, including suppliers, engineers, and operations leaders.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with 3 - 5 years exposure to manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations involving metals or fabricated assemblies, and process engineering, or industrial engineering in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing process control, troubleshooting, and improvement.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across suppliers and programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting or working directly with External Manufacturers or contract manufacturing sites.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI), process transfer, or production ramp activities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
• Experience using manufacturing data to drive yield, cost, or quality improvements.
• Exposure to multi-site or global manufacturing operations.