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Requisition Number: 71907

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope of Position:

The successful candidate would work in the Advanced Optics (AO) Development group of the Science and Technology Division. Advanced Optics is a global leader in providing cutting-edge material and optical solutions that serve a variety of commercial markets including semiconductor manufacturing, microfabrication, consumer electronics, and more. Corning’s unmatched expertise in specialty glass and optical physics results in a diverse set of advanced optical products and components. The intersection of optics with novel glass materials has created unique opportunities to expand our markets.

The Process Development Manager will lead projects and provide technical leadership for materials process development and deliver processes and products to the Advanced Optics business. This person will develop new processes focused on transformational cost reductions of existing processes to deliver higher margin products, to meet the requirements of different segments in the AO businesses. In addition, the individual will collaborate with other functions such as Research and Division Engineering, Manufacturing organizations through transferring processes and knowledge as necessary.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages complex technology development projects involving high purity powder synthesis, processing, sintering, finishing, and measurement.
• Coordinates multi-location and cross-functional project teams, aligning engineering, operations, finance, and Product Line Managers to ensure cohesive execution.
• Prepares and oversees detailed project plans including scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation, with attention to business case creation and ROI tracking.
• Ensures efficient, timely, and high-quality project execution using the most appropriate internal and external resources and partners.
• Supports technology platform leaders in planning and managing R&D activities, including cost modeling and identifying margin levers to link process changes to P&L impact.
• Collaborates with Process and Product leadership teams in a highly integrated environment to develop and transfer technologies into manufacturing, while leading through resistance and ambiguity.
• Provides guidance to R&D Engineers in conducting cross-functional design reviews, analyzing concepts, and evaluating cost-effectiveness of component and assembly designs.
• Contributes to the creation of technology and product roadmaps. 

Required Skills:

• PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with at least 10 years of professional experience and at least 5 years of technical project leadership experience.
• Expertise in inorganic materials processing and transformation, with the ability to assimilate information efficiently on new manufacturing or technical domains.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of redesigning workflows beyond incremental improvements.
• Demonstrated experience in technology project planning and execution, with systems thinking that considers end-to-end value streams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to collaborate
• Excellent oral, written, and influence skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving conditions.
• Up to 25% domestic travel required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $155,994.00 - $214,493.00 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.  

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 ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].