Research and Development Supervisor (Concord, NC, US, 28026)

Requisition Number: 75568

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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.

Scope of Position:

The Development Supervisor is responsible for Product Development Project Management and/or individual technical execution to develop new processes/ products and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost of optical fiber. Scope includes receiving projects from R&D that have demonstrated product and process concepts with a promising Value Proposition and managing them to achieve demonstrated profitability with verified market channels. Scope further includes direct supervision and will be responsible for management of 4-6 salaried employees. This will include, but not limited to work prioritization, annual reviews, training, and administrative tasks. The role will be in the Draw and Coating PPD group, working on new coating development and testing as well as new products/processes.

The Development Supervisor is expected to use defined processes in solving problems and designing definitive experiments to drive understanding and to further engage Scientists & Engineers for modeling and characterization (existing or develop new), Product Engineering for product qualification, Manufacturing groups to ensure process control, quality architecture definition, and safety and Commercial organizations for continued validation of the business case. Cross-business networking to achieve optimal product, application, and business success is expected.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage a structured product/process development and utilize the Innovation Process and relevant risk management tools to ensure on-time delivery
• Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing new and advantaged products and processes; design and execute product or process validation tests in a manufacturing plant; analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
• Manage a cross-functional team and apply traditional project management methodologies of performance, scheduling, and cost control; set direction, roles and responsibilities, and priorities for team members and self-directed work
• Collaborate with product or process design experts in other organizations
• Use scientific method to define problems, outline hypotheses, design critical experiments and use fundamental understanding to drive robust solutions
• Communicate and document results

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25% National / by exception for International; primarily within NC or to Corning, NY for training or project collaboration

Education and Experience: Required

• Minimum BS or MS in any of Chemical, Material, or Mechanical (or similar) Engineering with 3 - 8 years of engineering experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on forming, coating, or coating application products/processes.

• Previous experience in both supervisory/leadership roles and project management.

• A process engineering background with emphasis on chemical transport and reaction processes as well as resultant product and equipment performance.

• Use the scientific method and fundamental engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments.

• Drive for root cause fundamental understanding of challenging problems.

Education and Experience: Desired

• Knowledge/experience in organic coating materials and application, free-radical polymerization and optical fiber draw and downstream manufacturing
• Experience in draw process development, experimentation, and/or process support
• Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with UV-curable polymer coatings
• Product development and transfer into an industrial setting

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $124,996.00 - $171,870.00 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.

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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 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include 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 (EAP) 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.

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 accommodations@corning.com.