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BE&K Building Group

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Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager

Corning

Hickory, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Corning rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 546 rated manufacturers

Job description

Requisition Number: 77534
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
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.
Come break through with us.
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.
Overview
Corning's Optical Fiber & Cable (OFC) Division is seeking a Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager to drive engineering performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across a global manufacturing organization. This role owns the OFC Division's PEx program, Engineering Portal, and engineer onboarding framework - and plays a key part in shaping how the division deploys and sustains engineering strategy at scale. The successful candidate will represent the division on corporate steering teams and serve as a visible leader across global plants and Centers of Competence (CoCs).
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and annual refresh of the Division PEx strategy; establish clear objectives and ensure consistent alignment across all global plants and regional PEx champions
  • Drive adoption of standardized continuous improvement tools and methodologies - including DMAIC and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) - across the manufacturing network; coach teams and optimize Green Belt utilization
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Division Engineering Portal - ensuring content is current, relevant, and valuable - and facilitate best practice sharing across CoCs and corporate partners
  • Own and enhance the Division Engineering onboarding framework, monitoring effectiveness and improving new hire integration and time-to-productivity
  • Lead or support division-level projects focused on strategy, systems, tools, and process improvement; drive cross-functional initiatives aligned with evolving business priorities
  • Represent the OFC Division on corporate steering teams including the PEx Council, Lean Council, and Manufacturing Excellence & Engineering (MEE) Council

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant science discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry)
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, spanning Engineering, Operations, Technology, and/or Supply Chain
  • Demonstrated experience leading a Process Excellence (PEx) or Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement program across multiple sites or a global organization
  • Green Belt trained (minimum); DMAIC methodology proficiency required
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in a matrixed organization
  • Experience using AI productivity tools to drive work efficiency

Desired Qualifications
  • Green Belt certified or Black Belt trained/certified
  • Familiarity with DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodologies
  • Experience designing or managing engineering onboarding programs or learning and development frameworks
  • Familiarity with engineering knowledge portal systems or division-wide content management platforms
  • Experience presenting to and influencing senior/executive-level stakeholders
  • Prior experience in the fiber optic, cable, or advanced materials manufacturing industry

Skills / Competencies
  • Translates division-level strategy into actionable PEx programs with measurable outcomes
  • Coaches and develops teams in structured problem-solving methodologies with minimal supervision
  • Presents complex engineering and operational findings clearly to executive audiences
  • Builds and sustains effective cross-functional networks across plants, CoCs, and corporate partners
  • Manages multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, global organization
  • Applies AI productivity tools to streamline engineering workflows and improve output quality

Work Conditions / Travel / Schedule
  • Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; flexibility required to support global operations and time-sensitive deliverables
  • Primarily on-site role with up to 1 day per week remote work flexibility
  • Travel is infrequent; candidates should be prepared to travel domestically and/or internationally when projects or business meetings require

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $174,390.00 - $239,786.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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