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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Engineering Section Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in a manufacturing- or engineering-related major.
  • At least 5 years of people-management experience and at least 3 years of project-management experience.
  • Experience leading teams and departments in meeting continuous-improvement goals, making step-change process improvements, managing innovation, and expanding technical capability.
  • Understand the major environmental and safety factors involved in the department and the relevant environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
  • Establish and manage functional environmental, health, and safety objectives; follow company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and other requirements; and manage company change management.
  • Progressive responsibilities in engineering and engineering leadership, including engineering department supervisor experience.
  • A track record of engineering accomplishment and of growing talent.
  • Knowledge and experience of Performance Excellence tools.
  • Fluent written and oral communication in Mandarin and English.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering team in supporting new production introduction, process development, and smooth ramp-up of new products and manufacturing lines.
  • Plan technical activities, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
  • Oversee technical activities for new product and process introduction, including equipment selection, layout planning, and production line setup.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for stable operation, high product quality, and efficient production.
  • Provide on-site engineering support during pilot runs and initial production phases, resolving technical issues and minimizing downtime.
  • Work with research and development, production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement new production successfully.
  • Manage production ramp-up projects, monitor progress, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timelines and budgets are met.
  • Establish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and training materials for new production lines.
  • Coordinate and deliver training to production employees and technicians on new processes and equipment.
  • Ensure new processes and equipment comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with multiple manufacturing processes.
  • Experience collaborating technically with staff engineering groups, managing capital projects, and participating in innovation processes.
  • Experience in staff or other areas such as project management, quality or applications engineering, operations, or Performance Excellence.
  • Exposure to and understanding of the Technology Community network and resources.

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Corning, NY
Founded
1851

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