With general guidelines and/or under supervision, is able to propose, plan, coordinate, and control small projects involving technical systems or under supervision, participate in larger more complex projects. Can provide technical and non-technical guidance (oversight) to ensure the systems are technically and economically successful. Assists in development of solutions and resolving complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
* provide project leadership for projects, relocations, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing processes
* establish requirements with customer(s)
* establish project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility
* establish sub-team working with operating division, plant and management. Leads sub team to needed results. Act as effective team member on larger, broader teams. Establish receivership requirements for project
* demonstrate leadership role from a technical perspective. Perform as a technical / functional expert in their own discipline. Broaden exposure to other engineering disciplines
* actively participate in project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions
* effectively participate in all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
* provide periodic project updates to project manager and functional management
* actively coach other engineers in order to share expertise. Seek coaching as it relates to customer processes.
* share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
* be an advocate and role model for safety within their area of responsibility
* participate in a project critique at completion and share key learnings with others unassociated with the project
* provide recognition or recommendations for recognition to sub-team members
* direct responsibility to project manager for project results
* participate in a limited range of projects which may have significant financial and/or strategic impact on the corporation
* practice adaptive work style to effectively participate on projects in a global operating arena. Leverage experience working with many different cultures
* b.s. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
* progressive responsibilities in global technical and project leadership
* fully knowledgeable of and capable in, appropriate engineering competency's state of the art
* ability to successfully lead a matrixed project team and deliver documented scope to customer on time and budget
* self starter who is able to satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision
* demonstrated ability to operate as a team player within a matrix organization. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to influence versus control others. Can comfortably operate in the "gray" areas
* sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills. Proficient in quality tools including kepner - tregoe, performance excellence, project management tools, etc
* computer/information technology skills desired. Basics - ms word, excel, outlook, powerpoint
* knowledge of ms project or other project scheduling tools
* results oriented with a high commitment level
* effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the project team organization. Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver written and verbal messages
* conflict management - as a team player, seeks win - win solutions. Calms down and resolves problems vs. escalating
* b.s. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
* experience in multiple businesses or technical organizations
* project team focused on single technical discipline
* prior project or work team experience
* possesses network with corning global technical community and key external suppliers / partners
* external recognition such as green / yellow / black belt, lean, pmi, professional engineering or member of a technical society
* future project management certification program may apply