
Engineering Supervisor
Newton, NCFull-time$126–173K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Engineering Supervisor leads engineers and technicians supporting buffering and jacketing in a manufacturing plant. The role provides technical responses to production needs and drives improvements in safety, quality, process capability, equipment effectiveness, capacity, cost, and customer service. The supervisor partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and engineering teams to support production, transfer new products and technologies, and develop team members.
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Position will be onsite with relocation available
Requisition Number: 79693
**The company built on breakthroughs. **
**Join us. **
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
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.
Role Purpose
Lead and develop engineers and technicians that support buffering and jacketing in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. The supervisor provides timely technical responses to production needs while improving safety, quality, process capability, equipment effectiveness, capacity, cost, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise team of engineers and technicians that support the equipment & processes
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Assist with identification of cost reduction, capability, and capacity improvement efforts
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Sponsor and lead projects target at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity and other strategic initiatives
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Prioritize daily engineering support and respond rapidly to production interruptions, quality concerns, process instability, and equipment issues.
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Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects
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Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to meet production targets, improve utilization and output, and reduce manufacturing cost.
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Ensure effective transfer of new products, equipment’ and technologies through partnership with Division Engineering and Technology teams.
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Provide coaching to team members to assist with their professional development, particularly technical development through fundamental understanding (PEx, MEE, scientific method)
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Actively work with team members to define and update career plans
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Develop/maintain short and long term strategies to improve process performance, achieve cost reductions targets and maximize efficiency of support resources
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Sponsor and lead projects target at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity and other strategic initiatives
Education and Experience- Required:
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BS in Technical Field (preferred Chemical, Materials, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree)
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Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, including leadership in a functional, supervisory, or major project role
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Project management capability, particularly coordination of multiple, interrelated tasks
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Experience with DMAIC, six-sigma, MEE, MIE, KT method and engineering first principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes
Desired Skills:
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Supervisory skills, particularly in coaching technical employees
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Six Sigma/DMAIC Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
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Knowledge of fiber optic properties and critical parameters along with the factors that affect them
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Project management experience
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MEE practitioner and supervisor training
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $125,900.00 - $173,113.00 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.
**A job that shapes a life. **
**Corning offers you the total package. **
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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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.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
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Our health and well-being benefits include 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.
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Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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] .
How this job compares
Set against the 1,492 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$126–173K/yr
- North Carolina median$98–134K/yr47 salary ranges
- US median$113–170K/yr782 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $150K, is 20% above the North Carolina median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineering salary ranges in North Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 78 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 1,492 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- Corning Incorporated (this employer)23 open
- Eaton Corporation6 open
- TE Connectivity4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (945 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 697 of the 1,492 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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