Capital Project Manager - Fiber Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale capital projects to expand manufacturing capacity and capability for Corning Optical Communications globally
• Manage project teams of 5–10 engineers and technicians, including matrixed internal and external resources
• Oversee all phases of equipment deployment, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Define project scope, develop funding requests, and manage project budgets and business cases
• Ensure all projects are executed safely and in full compliance with company safety requirements
• Manage stakeholder communication, including updates to steering teams and governance groups
• Own project deliverables, schedules, risk identification, and issue resolution

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or a combination of technical degrees)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership or management roles for capital manufacturing equipment projects
• Proven experience managing project budgets and developing business cases
• Experience with equipment, construction, and manufacturing costs
• Ability to guide teams toward consensus and informed decision-making
• Willingness to travel to project sites in North Carolina and overseas (India, China, and Europe)

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience in Optical Fiber manufacturing (development, engineering, or operations)
• Strong process discipline for managing scope, schedule, and budget, including formal change control
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Operations, IT, Quality, and Finance

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and family building support
• Paid parental leave and paid time off

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, helping to connect the unconnected and drive the future of global infrastructure.