About the role#
As an External Manufacturing PM Intern, you will support the Project Management team in the Optical Communications segment. You will gain insight into how the company utilizes external manufacturing to improve growth and cost efficiency. This role involves working across functional teams and global regions, including manufacturing operations, supply chain, and product engineering.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Project Management team with key project tasks.
- Drive production schedules and on-time customer deliveries by analyzing demand.
- Coordinate day-to-day operational and engineering tasks with external suppliers.
- Analyze inventory data to recommend ways to minimize levels while meeting revenue targets.
- Manage product data, including BOM, AVL, and process maps, from design through volume manufacturing and end-of-life.
- Track execution by developing and maintaining impact metrics and scorecards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, or Economics.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing projects, product structures, BOM, and AVL.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Availability for a 10-week period between May and August 2027.
- Interest in a potential full-time role with the company after graduation.
- Preferred: Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work in a global, matrixed organization.
- Preferred: Experience analyzing data and managing multiple workstreams.
- Preferred: Bilingual skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Keller, Texas.
- Schedule: Full-time for 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: This role does not provide immigration sponsorship.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated operates as a manufacturer in the glass, ceramics, and concrete sectors. Founded in 1851, the company maintains its headquarters in Corning, New York. It employs over 22,000 people across its global operations. The firm focuses on optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive components, and life sciences equipment.
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