Sr Capital Project Leader

Role Overview

The Project Lead supports the deployment, commissioning, and startup of manufacturing equipment within Corning Optical Communications’ global Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) facilities. This role provides leadership for capital projects that expand manufacturing capacity and capability, ensuring alignment with OFC technology needs and business objectives.

Location:

Wilmington, NC or Concord, NC.

• Lead individual projects or subprojects within broader technology programs with capital scopes ranging from $1M–$15M, managing schedules, budgets, deliverables, and scope changes.
• Manage end‑to‑end project phases including funding, design, procurement, logistics, installation, commissioning, and handover. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Apply Corning’s Capital Management System to scope, fund, and deliver projects.
• Ensure safe execution across all activities and promptly address safety gaps, leading multidisciplinary, matrixed teams of 3–10 members.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders, steering teams, and governance bodies.

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience in leadership/management roles for capital manufacturing equipment projects or similar manufacturing or engineering leadership experience.

• Strong technical background in equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting.
• Analytical ability to evaluate equipment, construction, and manufacturing cost tradeoffs.
• Financial acumen for budgeting and business‑case development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑changing environments.

• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing, engineering, or operations.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Project, MS Office, and Teams.
• Proven project management capability in scope, budget, and schedule development.

• 50% – Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase; travel may be full‑time during the deployment phase.
• Travel will be required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially international.

• 40+ hours per week Monday‑Friday; adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on project life cycle.
• Position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and may be expected at times.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,542.00 – $ for full‑time status.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions; matching contributions to 401(k) savings plans, totaling 7%–12% of 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. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations under applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request accommodations at