Draw Engineering Dept Head

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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.

Lead the Draw Engineering department in establishing and executing a project portfolio that delivers new products and process capabilities to meet business, plant, and department objectives. Develop technical talent through an advanced understanding of the fiber making process while driving to fundamental understanding and solve problems through MIE, MEE, and DMAIC methodologies.

• Drive the plant to be the lowest cost manufacturing location for Color Single Mode Fiber.
• Support daily manufacturing in a high paced 24x7 facility.
• Attract, develop, and retain engineering talent.
• Manage department projects to support plant objectives.
• Champion process control and change management efforts.
• Manage department and project budgets and forecasts.
• Protect Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP).
• Engage with Development to maintain awareness of technology inventory in R&D and externally. Be an advocate to pull in new technologies.

• Develop direct reports through provision of challenging tasks.
• Construct compelling development plans and execute them.
• Develop peer relationships and collaboration.

• Deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Understand key financial measures of manufacturing success.
• Facilitate effective brainstorming.
• Understand business goals and translate them into technical and program objectives.

• Develop Engineering strategy and deliver on plan.
• Use problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, and KT.
• Champion technology deployment and transfer.
• Manage multiple perspectives and priorities.

• Model Corning values and code of conduct.
• Act with integrity and authenticity. Champion change and flexibility.
• Promote understanding through active listening.
• Ensure the selection and integration of talent.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven technical project management experience.
• 5+ years of engineering supervision & leadership experience.

• Proven ability to coach and develop people.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate teams.
• Strong people skills.
• Proven track record for driving for results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Diverse experiences in manufacturing, innovation,…