External Manufacturing NPI Project Lead

About the role

The External Manufacturing NPI Project Lead manages key projects with External/Contract Manufacturing Partners that enable quicker, smoother growth and cost effectiveness for products in the Optical Communications Division. This role works cross-functionally and globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, Product Line Management, Global Supply Management & Quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that External Manufacturers and key suppliers meet requirements for key projects
• Analyze and optimize forecasts to match production schedules and customer deliveries
• Analyze inventory data with recommendations to help position the business to lowest inventory level while supporting revenue targets
• Understand and manage product BOM, Approved Vendor List, Process Maps and associated data
• Escort product data, from design stages through NPI and volume manufacturing into End Of Life stage
• Develop and maintain impact metrics and score cards to maintain execution traceability

Requirements

• Engineering bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in Engineering & Manufacturing environment and Project Management is preferred
• Minimum 1 years working on major global projects
• Understanding of Product Structures, BOM, AVL
• Understanding of PDM, ERP/MRP systems

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work with multiple cultures and time zones
• High initiative, self-motivation and ability to work in multinational, matrixed organizations
• Results oriented approach in managing multiple workstreams
• Ability to analyze data, manage actions and present results

Skills

• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work with multiple cultures and time zones
• High initiative, self-motivation and ability to work in multinational, matrixed organizations
• Results oriented approach in managing multiple workstreams
• Ability to analyze data, manage actions and present results

Benefits

Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan
• Health and well-being benefits including 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)
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues

Pay

The range for this position is $81,750.00 - $112,406.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Up to 35% travel. Includes domestic and overseas travel. Role based out of the Corning, Keller, TX alternative locations can be Austin, TX, Charlotte NC.