Senior Manager, Hardware Design
- Keller, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.Scope of PositionLead a multi-site team of engineering resources to design innovative connectivity hardware solutions for indoor and outdoor applications in Data Center, Carrier, FTTx, and In-Building networks. Drive technical excellence, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with OCS strategic objectives and customer requirements. Develop product roadmaps, strengthen engineering capabilities, and support business operations while ensuring project execution, resource optimization, and employee development.Key Responsibilities
- Manage Hardware Design teams across Keller, Austin, and Reynosa, ensuring objectives are met.
- Interface with internal teams (Market Development, PLM, Manufacturing, Quality, Division Engineering) to achieve business goals.
- Collaborate with customers to understand challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, establish objectives, and monitor execution timelines.
- Contribute to product teams by providing insights on customer trends, creating technology roadmaps, and balancing short- and long-term objectives.
- Ensure new product designs positively impact manufacturing operations and business profitability.
- Build and enhance engineering capabilities and management skills within the team.
- Manage assigned budgets and resource allocation.
- Support the improvement and strategic objectives of the Global Product Design organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
- 10+ years of engineering experience, including connectivity hardware design for indoor and outdoor environments.
- 5+ years in supervisory roles with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Knowledge of optical network architectures and manufacturing processes.
- Strong project management skills (scope, budgets, schedules).
- Mechanical design expertise for indoor/outdoor products.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to interface effectively across all organizational levels, including customers and suppliers.
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Experience working globally and across organizations along innovation stages.
- Familiarity with Performance Excellence tools (e.g., Innovation Black Belt).
- Manufacturing experience in production or engineering management.
- Proven ability to work in ambiguous situations and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong teamwork, self-starter attitude, and results-oriented mindset
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.