Mechanical Design Supervisor

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Job Summary: The Mechanical Design Supervisor leads a technical design team within Digital Engineering Solutions, combining leadership, technical contribution, and capability development. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and develop a team of mechanical design engineers. 2. Ensure a strong and healthy team culture. 3. Collaborate with manufacturing functions to ensure design accuracy. **Date:** Mar 27, 2026 **Location:** Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 74076 **A company built on innovation.** **Join us.** Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, our technologies expand the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do it? Through our people. They break through limitations and expectations—not once in their careers, but every day. They help advance our company and the world. At Corning, there are infinite possibilities to make an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform home entertainment, and ensure delivery of life-saving medicines—and much more. Come break barriers with us. Our Optical Communications segment has just evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware, and equipment into an industry-leading, end-to-end optical solutions provider, spanning the broader communications industry. This segment is divided into two primary product groups: Carrier Network and Enterprise Network. The Carrier Network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical fiber communication infrastructure supporting video, data, and voice services. The Enterprise Network product group consists primarily of optical fiber communication networks targeted at businesses, governments, and individuals for their own use. The Mechanical Design Supervisor leads a highly technical mechanical design team within Digital Engineering Solutions, supporting global product design and technology development programs. The role combines people leadership, technical contribution, cross\-functional program execution and capability development that supports group's mission \- We are transforming engineering and mechanical design for better development decisions, faster. This position is a hands\-on technical leadership role, responsible for both supervising engineers and directly contributing to growth of Digital Engineering Solutions capabilities in line with the strategy defined for the group. * Supervise and develop a team of mechanical design engineers by setting clear priorities, providing technical guidance, and supporting individual growth and capability development. * Ensure group focus around 3 core pillars \- Develop People, Deliver Results, Drive Quality. * Assure strong and healthy culture of the team in line with rest of the organisation. * Grow visibility of the team thought assuring participation in key Technology Projects and Programs. * Manage team workload, resourcing, and execution against project milestones, ensuring alignment with DES and Global Product Design/broader Technology priorities. * Partner with Project and Program Managers and global stakeholders to lead and execute workstreams for priority business and technology programs. * Partner with Manufacturing functions to ensure design correctness and cost position. * Ensure effective collaboration across regions and functions. * Contribute to assuring Digital Engineering Solution strategy relevantness and translation to shorter term roadmaps. **Required Skills** ------------------- * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical/engineering discipline. * Minimum 3\-5 years of experience in engineering, product/process development, or manufacturing environment. * High level of initiative, ability to work with limited direction, and ability to work in a team environment. * Demonstrated experience in technical project leadership within multi\-disciplinary engineering teams. * Strong background in engineering, mechanical design, equipment development, and design\-for\-manufacturability principles. * Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with cross\-site collaboration. * Very good verbal, written, and presentation skills in English and Spanish. **Desired Skills** ------------------ * Prior supervisory or team\-lead experience in an engineering or development role. * Exposure to key aspects of product quality delivery, including product/applications engineering, measurement systems. * Knowledge of fiber optics and connectivity. * Problem\-solving and analytical capabilities. * Experience developing and validating value propositions and business cases for technology or capital investments. * Track record of engineering accomplishment. * Demonstrated track record of growing talent. A job that transforms a life. Corning offers you a complete package. * Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial aspirations, and your career—from day one. * Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you’re rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. * As part of our commitment to your financial well-being—and in addition to all statutory benefits in Mexico—we offer grocery vouchers to ease daily expenses and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals. * Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. In addition, all employees receive company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. * Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us even more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits and privileges. To submit a reasonable accommodation request related to a disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.