Corning Incorporated · 2 months ago
Architecture Application Engineering Manager
Corning, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $202K/yr
5+ years expCorning Incorporated is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The Architecture Application Engineering Manager will serve as the primary technical lead for customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration of products into operations and driving customer satisfaction while influencing product strategy.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical lead for North American and European customer relationships, addressing technical queries, resolving issues, and ensuring seamless support by collaborating with internal teams such as Technology, and Sales
Lead customer manufacturing cost understanding and total system cost initiative to enable a scalable technology for customers that is cost neutral to incumbent technology
Lead efforts with OEM partners to ensure equipment, software, and processes exist for mass commercialization of glass technology for IGUs
Work directly with customer engineering and manufacturing organization to understand equipment and process to maximize throughput and maintain world-class quality
Act as the conduit for customer feedback, ensuring technology and quality requirements are communicated internally to shape product strategies, sales plans, and technology roadmaps
Identify unmet customer needs and opportunities for product enhancements, collaborating with internal teams to assess feasibility and drive innovation
Collaborate with development and product design team to maximize window design and thermal performance for triple and quadruple windows
Educate sales and account teams on Corning’s technical product offerings to enhance their understanding and engagement
Monitor market trends, identify new opportunities, and drive customer programs aligned with account plans to deliver value while maintaining Corning’s desired margins
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years experience as an Application Engineer
Background in Manufacturing, Quality, or R&D
Demonstrated commercial and technical experience working with customers
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
Excellent direct and indirect leadership capabilities (ability to lead multi-functional matrixed teams)
Communicate clearly in front of a large external audience, including explaining Corning product technology and applications
Some experience working with and using commercial functions (product engineering)
Ability to work proactively and autonomously within established guidelines
Perseverance to drive needs to achieve objectives into the organization
Up to 50% travel required both domestic and international
Relationship building
Complex problem-solving skills
High level of professionalism, confidence, and composure
Skilled at effectively communicating and building rapport with diverse personalities and leadership styles
Extensive commercial operation process knowledge
Knowledge of the architecture industry – specifically IGU manufacturing
Preferred
Knowledge of thin glass and material handling
Experience in IGU Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) window manufacturing
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan.
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.
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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