Plant Engineering Manager

About the Role Corning is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager for its Shanghai facility to lead the Plant Engineering team and drive manufacturing performance across daily operations and long-term improvements. What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the Plant Engineering team to support daily plant operations and long-term improvement initiatives.
• Drive product and process improvement projects to enhance quality, productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing stability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth transfer from development to mass production.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve equipment utilization, process capability, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for product and process-related issues.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, SOPs, process documentation, and technical specifications.
• Manage capital investment and engineering projects, including equipment upgrade, process modification, and facility improvement.
• Monitor key engineering and operational KPIs, and drive continuous improvement based on data analysis.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical capability and problem-solving skills. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 8 years experience in optical/electronic/telecom/ mechanical production or other related manufacturing engineering area.
• At least 5 years of proven management experience in leading teams and departments in product improvement, process improvement, and manufacturing engineering.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and cross-functional projects.
• Good knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and project management.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes, production equipment, and plant engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across different functions and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken. Nice to Have Compensation & Benefits