Mechanical Design & Toolshop Team Supervisor; f​/m

Mechanical Design & Toolshop Team Supervisor (f/m)

Company: Corning

Requisition Number:75828

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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.

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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.

The Mechanical Design & Toolshop Team Supervisor leads the team responsible for mechanical design and toolshop support within Automation. The role ensures development, fabrication, and implementation of mechanical solutions for automation equipment, in close cooperation with other Automation functions and manufacturing stakeholders.

The position reports to the Automation Manager
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• Lead the Mechanical Design & Toolshop team in delivering mechanical solutions for automation projects.
• Oversee design, fabrication, assembly, and modification of mechanical parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet technical requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing needs.
• Support development of practical and robust mechanical solutions for automation setups.
• Cooperate with System Engineers and Controls Design to ensure integrated technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and support resolution of design and implementation issues.
• Ensure effective toolshop support for prototyping, equipment adjustments, and technical improvements.

• Experience in mechanical design and toolshop or machine building in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, fabrication processes, and technical documentation.
• Experience in leading teams or coordinating technical mechanical work.
• Ability to develop practical mechanical solutions for automated equipment and production systems.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work across design, build, and implementation phases.
• Strong cooperation skills in a cross-functional technical environment.

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 pension benefit that grows throughout your career.

Our health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program 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.

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  .