Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$126k–$173k/yr
Requisition Number: 77421 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Process engineering, Manufacturing support, Project management, Continuous improvement, Six Sigma
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$85k–$117k/yr
Requisition Number: 77401 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Optical component design, Cable demarcation, Over-molding process, Mechanical structure design
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Position Overview The Warehouse Associate keeps our operations running smoothly by managing daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and selecting products for customer orders. You'll ensure inventory ac…
Skills: Warehouse operations, Inventory management, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Order picking
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$32/hr
Requisition Number: 76032 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: CNC Milling, Manual Milling, Manual Lathe, EDM Drilling, G&M-Code
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$106k–$146k/yr
Requisition Number: 75808 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: PLC Programming, HMI/SCADA Systems, Electrical Design, AutoCAD Electrical, VFD and Servo Programming
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$60k–$82k/yr
Requisition Number: 75747 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Controls, PLC Knowledge, Equipment Automation
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$117k–$160k/yr
Requisition Number: 75629 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Information security, Governance, Risk management, Manufacturing security, Leadership
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$117k–$160k/yr
Requisition Number: 75629 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Leadership in Matrix Organizations, Influencing, Collaboration, Prioritization, Organizational Skills
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$125k–$172k/yr
Requisition Number: 75674 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Team Leadership, Cable Design, Burn Testing, Flame-retardant Plastics, Project Management
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$102k–$140k/yr
Requisition Number: 76606 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Optics, Metrology, Automation, System Architecture, C#
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$82k–$113k/yr
Requisition Number: 76121 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Machine Vision, Python, C/C++, C#, Machine Learning
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$71k–$98k/yr
Requisition Number: 76268 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Equipment Design, Installation, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Project Management
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Century Casegoods Plant 1 - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position is responsible for properly loading product into the bleach line. Essentia…
Skills: Material handling, Conveyor operation, Sanding, Spraying, Lifting
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$28/hr
Requisition Number: 77454 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Manufacturing, Equipment operation, Quality control, Material handling, Safety procedures
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$95k–$131k/yr
Requisition Number: 77066 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Measurement engineering, Machine vision, Data analysis, Optical methods, Process improvement
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$96k–$132k/yr
Requisition Number: 77114 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: SolidWorks, Mechanical design, 3D modeling, 2D drafting, Machine design
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Century Casegoods Plant 1 - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position is responsible for properly loading product into the bleach line. Essentia…
Skills: Line Loading, Manufacturing, Production Support, Safety Compliance, Manual Labor
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$89k–$122k/yr
Requisition Number: 76517 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Controls Design, HMI Design, PLC Programming, Electrical Engineering, Troubleshooting
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$85k–$117k/yr
Requisition Number: 76164 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Python, MATLAB
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Century Main Office - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayPosition Summary The Purchasing Agent plays an important role in supporting Century Furniture’s manufacturing op…
Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Supply chain management, Supplier relationship management, Inventory management
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The Engineering Supervisor leads a team focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and the integration of new products and technologies in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving capacity, quality, and cost performance while mentoring technical staff and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and possess at least 5 years of experience in process engineering or manufacturing support. Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma is required.
Requisition Number: 77421
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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.
Come break through with us.
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.
Overview
Corning is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team of engineers and technicians focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and new product and process integration in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in driving capacity, quality, and cost performance while developing technical talent and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Location, Work hours and Travel Requirements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Materials, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in process engineering or manufacturing support roles
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, cost reduction, or new product/process integration projects
• Experience managing, mentoring, or leading teams in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python)
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, DMAIC)
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional flexibility for weekend or after-hours support
Desired Qualifications
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP)
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Project Management experience
Skills / Competencies
• Applies engineering principles and statistical methods to diagnose root causes and implement sustainable process solutions
• Leads and develops small technical teams in a matrixed manufacturing environment
• Translates complex technical data into clear recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
• Creates and manages detailed project plans, including cost analysis and resource allocation
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $125,734.00 - $172,884.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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.
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 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 [email protected].
Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks. Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/ObPiI
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