Sr. NPI Project Manager

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.

Purpose of the Position:

• Lead C&A product/process improvement in plant, including BOM, C/T, yield of automation & manual assembly/ testing/packing process, to optimize the cost structure of the product/process
• Transfer NPI from NPI team to mass production
• Cooperate with operation team/IT to optimize production system
• Lead/support plant project, such as DMAIC, DESIGN, etc.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to production, development, and research operations
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects
• Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause, and implements corrective action .
• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes
• Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement
• Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products
• Supports division engineering team with new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, training, and sample run
• Assures safety of operators and equipment and complies with safety and environmental regulations
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives Project involved with: - Mass production product of Connectors and Adapters in Corning OCS - NPI product of Connectors and Adapters in Corning OCS