Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager

Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager

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. 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.

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: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 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.