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Corning Incorporated · 1 week ago

Automation Project Leader

Hickory, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $132K/yr

5+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The Automation Project Leader will provide project leadership for automation projects, build cross-functional teams, and ensure successful execution of project plans while advocating for safety and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership for automation projects, relocations, modifications, alterations, NPI or manufacturing processes

Build adequate cross functional project team for automation projects

Present project resource needs to leaders to ensure align and resource gaps are met

Establish requirements and loved end state with customer(s)

Lead in automation project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions

Establish automation project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility

Establish sub-team working with Operating Division, plant and management. Leads sub team to needed results. Act as an effective team member on larger, broader teams. Establish receivership requirements for automation project

Effectively participate in all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements for automation projects

Provide periodic project updates to functional management, plant management, steering team, governance teams, and senior leadership

Actively coach other engineers to share expertise. Seek coaching as it relates to customer processes

Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)

Be an advocate and role model for safety within their area of responsibility

Participate in a project critique at completion and share key learnings with others unassociated with the project

Qualification

Automation ProjectsProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipBusiness AcumenLean CertificationEngineering DegreeEffective Communication

Required

B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree

5+ years' experience with Project Management/ Leadership in leading internal or external teams execute automation projects

Strong business acumen and the ability to align automation initiatives with manufacturing objectives, including safety, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency

Self-starter who can satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision

Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization, with the ability to deliver clear and concise messages

Preferred

MBA

Experience in multiple businesses or technical organizations

Clear understanding of the 4D Model

Prior experience with automation projects or work teams focused on specific technical disciplines

Possesses network with Corning global technical community and key external suppliers/ partners

External recognition such as Green/ Yellow/ Black Belt, Lean, PMI, Professional Engineering or member of a technical society

Benefits

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.

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.