Product Development Supervisor

Product Development Supervisor

Corning Incorporated

Requisition Number: 71859

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Product Development Supervisor to lead and inspire a team of engineers and technicians in the design, development, and optimization of fiber optic enclosures. This role is critical to advancing Corning’s cutting‑edge technologies and delivering innovative solutions to the telecommunications and data center market.

As the Product Development Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in driving product innovation, talent development, and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring the team achieves project deliverables and contributes to Corning’s long‑term success.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management

• Mentor, coach, and assign engineering personnel to ensure successful execution of product design projects.
• Provide clear guidance on best practices in design engineering methodologies, problem‑solving approaches, and decision‑making.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, focusing on individual development plans, skill‑building opportunities, and training needs.
• Establish and communicate a strategic vision for product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market demands.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation to drive team performance, meet project milestones, and deliver high‑quality results.

Innovation & Technical Expertise

• Lead collaborative efforts with industrial designers, modeling experts, material scientists, molding specialists, and manufacturing personnel to optimize product design and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and champion opportunities to create and protect Intellectual Property (IP) that supports Corning’s innovation strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement by encouraging the team to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships across Technology Development, Product Line Management, Market Development, and Manufacturing teams to align priorities and ensure seamless communication.
• Act as a key liaison between the local engineering team and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies and resource sharing.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the local engineering team, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

Experiences / Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Product Development and/or NPI experience
• Ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to effectively manage team dynamics and stakeholder relationships

Experiences / Education - Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working in a global organization
• Technical expertise in:
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5 2009)
  • Precision manufacturing and measurement techniques
  • Injection molding processes
• Knowledge of fiber optic networks, including indoor and outdoor enclosure systems

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $ – $ (full‑time). Starting pay is dependent on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions growing throughout your career, plus matching contributions to your 401(k) totaling 7%–12% of your pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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