Division Digital Manager - Cables

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of digital solutions including advanced data analytics, machine learning, AI-enabled workflows, and vision systems.
• Drive the development of data-driven and prescriptive solutions to improve productivity, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate a portfolio of digital workstreams across multiple manufacturing plants and functional groups.
• Ensure digital solutions are built on integrated, scalable data architectures connecting shop-floor systems (PLC, SCADA, MES) to analytics platforms.
• Establish a structured digital intake and prioritization framework to identify and evaluate high-impact opportunities.
• Define and enforce standards for data pipelines, quality, system interoperability, and reusable digital components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within cable or similar process industries.
• Proven experience leading digital, analytics, or process improvement initiatives.
• Technical proficiency with SQL, Databricks, and Python.
• Experience with industrial systems including PLCs, SCADA, and data historians.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams and delivering cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing optimization or decision-support models.
• Familiarity with vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) and machine learning applications in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as DMAIC, DESGN, or MEE.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.
• Employee recognition programs.

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, supporting carrier and enterprise networks worldwide.