Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Project Engineer

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.S. in Engineering or an equivalent technical degree is required.
Progressive responsibility in global technical and project leadership is required.
Be fully knowledgeable and capable in the state of the art of the appropriate engineering competencies.
Successfully lead a matrixed project team and deliver documented scope to the customer on time and within budget.
Be a self-starter able to meet objectives and timelines with minimal supervision.
Operate effectively as a team player within a matrix organization and use technical knowledge and skills to influence others rather than control them.
Use sound problem-solving and decision-making processes and skills.
Be proficient in quality tools, including Kepner-Tregoe, Performance Excellence, and project management tools.
Have basic computer and information technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project scheduling tools.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the project team organization.
Manage conflict by seeking win-win solutions and resolving problems rather than escalating them.
Have experience in multiple businesses or technical organizations.
Have prior project or work-team experience.
Have a network within Corning's global technical community and among key external suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership for projects, relocations, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing processes.
Establish requirements with customers.
Establish project plans—including scope, schedule, cost estimates, and project acceptance criteria—for the assigned area of responsibility.
Establish a sub-team with the Operating Division, plant, and management, and lead the sub-team to achieve needed results; act as an effective team member on larger, broader teams; establish receivership requirements for the project.
Demonstrate technical leadership and perform as a technical or functional expert in the relevant discipline, while broadening exposure to other engineering disciplines.
Participate actively in project meetings and document key issues, action items, and decisions.
Participate effectively in all phases of project methodologies, including initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out.
Provide periodic project updates to the project manager and functional management.
Coach other engineers to share expertise and seek coaching related to customer processes.
Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement in the project team or functional unit.
Advocate and role-model safety within the area of responsibility.
Participate in a project critique at completion and share key learnings with others not associated with the project.
Provide recognition or recommendations for recognition to sub-team members.
Be accountable to the project manager for project results.
Participate in a limited range of projects that may have significant financial or strategic impact on the corporation.
Adapt work style to participate effectively in a global operating arena and leverage experience working with different cultures.

Desired Qualifications

External recognition such as Green, Yellow, or Black Belt; Lean; Project Management Institute membership or certification; Professional Engineering credentials; or membership in a technical society.
A future Project Management Certification program may apply.

Requisition Number: 79133

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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.

With general guidelines and/or under supervision, is able to propose, plan, coordinate, and control small projects involving technical systems or under supervision, participate in larger more complex projects. Can provide technical and non-technical guidance (oversight) to ensure the systems are technically and economically successful. Assists in development of solutions and resolving complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Provide project leadership for projects, relocations, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing processes
Establish requirements with customer(s)
Establish 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 effective team member on larger, broader teams. Establish receivership requirements for project
Demonstrate leadership role from a technical perspective. Perform as a technical / functional expert in their own discipline. Broaden exposure to other engineering disciplines
Actively participate in project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions
Effectively participate in all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
Provide periodic project updates to project manager and functional management
Actively coach other engineers in order 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
Provide recognition or recommendations for recognition to sub-team members
Direct responsibility to project manager for project results
Participate in a limited range of projects which may have significant financial and/or strategic impact on the corporation
Practice adaptive work style to effectively participate on projects in a global operating arena. Leverage experience working with many different cultures

B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
Progressive responsibilities in global technical and project leadership
Fully knowledgeable of and capable in, appropriate engineering competency's state of the art
Ability to successfully lead a matrixed project team and deliver documented scope to customer on time and budget
Self starter who is able to satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision
Demonstrated ability to operate as a team player within a matrix organization. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to influence versus control others. Can comfortably operate in the "gray" areas
Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills. Proficient in quality tools including Kepner - Tregoe, Performance Excellence, Project Management tools, etc
Computer/Information Technology Skills Desired. Basics - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Knowledge of MS Project or other Project scheduling tools
Results oriented with a high commitment level
Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the project team organization. Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver written and verbal messages
Conflict management - as a team player, seeks win - win solutions. Calms down and resolves problems vs. escalating

B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
Experience in multiple businesses or technical organizations
Project Team focused on single technical discipline
Prior project or work team experience
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
Future Project Management Certification program may apply

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 [email protected].

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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