Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager

Division Engineering Process Excellence (PEx) and Strategy Senior Manager

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 suppor