Development Manager, Optical Fabrication

Role Purpose

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Development Manager, Optical Fabrication at our technology site in Rochester, NY. This role typically works 40+ hours per week with flex as needed. U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians focused on optical fabrication development
• Translate business and product roadmaps into clear plans, priorities, and execution strategies
• Drive innovation in optical finishing and fabrication processes
• Manage schedules, budgets, technical risks, and tradeoff decisions across multiple priorities
• Partner closely with the Optical Metrology Development Group Lead, optical design teams, coating teams, and equipment vendors
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships to support program goals
• Ensure effective transfer of development work into engineering and production
• Balance near-term execution with longer-term technology development needs
• Build an inclusive, accountable culture through coaching, onboarding, and performance management
• Reinforce a proactive safety mindset across the team

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• BS, MS, or PhD in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in optical finishing and process development
• 3+ years of people leadership or technical team leadership experience
• Deep technical knowledge of high-precision optics fabrication technologies and methods
• Effective communication and listening skills
• U.S. citizen or U.S. person required

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience developing new fabrication process technologies and validating capability
• Record of accomplishment of delivering technological innovation on schedule and within budget
• Experience with business case development, value proposition validation, and technical risk management
• Familiarity with program management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
• Comfort using AI tools to support analysis, planning, or productivity