Design Manager

Job description

Role Purpose Corning's Photonics Connectivity Solutions (PCS) business is seeking an experienced technical leader to lead product and solution design for high-precision optical components and assemblies. This role ensures design parameters are optimized for customer specifications, manufacturing feasibility, local/ worldwide assembly processes, and scalable technology development. Working with a global team of engineers will require flexibility and some travel. Own product architecture, design methodology, and technology roadmap for next-generation optical interconnect solutions Lead product and solution design efforts for precision optical components and opto-mechanical assemblies Ensure designs satisfy customer technical requirements, including sub-micron assembly tolerances, precision standards, simplified assembly methods, and automation readiness Develop design guidelines, tolerance strategies, and manufacturability considerations for FAU, MLA, PMLA, fiber shuffle, optical connectivity, and further products related to CPO and NPO applications Establish core design capabilities using a combination of direct hires and external suppliers / contract manufacturing partners Support technical reviews and design alignment with core AI customers, CSPs, AI ecosystem partners, and internal process and product teams Collaborate closely with Process and Equipment, Reliability, Operations, and Customer Interaction teams to align product design with process capability and customer expectation Key Responsibilities Lead design review cadence and drive closure of design actions, risks, and open technical assumptions Translate customer requirements and product concepts into design requirements, design rules, and technical work packages Guide mechanical, thermal, materials, and product design engineers on concept selection, trade-off analysis, tolerance stack-up, and design verification Partner with Process and Equipment teams to ensure new designs can be assembled, measured, qualified, and scaled Support customer-facing technical evaluations and internal leadership updates from a design perspective Experiences/Education - Required B.S., M.S. in Engineering, or relevant field 10+ years of relevant experience in technology development, precision assembly, opto-mechanical systems, or advanced manufacturing Hands-on experience translating customer or product requirements into manufacturable technology solutions Demonstrated ability to solve challenging technical problems by developing creative solutions with an understanding of the underlying principles Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders Experience leading engineers, vendors, or technical workstreams through development, qualification, and implementation Experiences/Education - Desired Knowledge of opto-mechanical technologies, CPO assembly concept and manufacturing requirements Experience with fiber optics Experience with XCVR, NPO, or CPO system Track record of engagement with customers