Engineer III

Overview

Engineer III role at Corning Incorporated. Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science with global impact.

Purpose:

The Lean Manufacturing Manager will lead, plan, and continuously improve Lean Manufacturing initiatives at the site, implementing foundational and transformational Lean competencies and driving improvements in quality, cost, delivery, employee morale, and safety. This role collaborates with other Corning locations to align initiatives and ensure consistency in systems and procedures across plants.

Note:

This description consolidates information from the original posting and keeps essential requirements and responsibilities. It does not include time-stamped application prompts or site-specific job boards.

• Lean Strategy Development & Implementation:
  Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for a self-sustaining Lean program;
  Track and analyze Lean metrics to measure effectiveness;
  Establish and update standards for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Employee Training and Cultural Transformation:
  Educate and coach employees on Lean principles, develop a Lean training strategy, and mentor Lean resources while fostering a Lean culture.
• Lean Implementation:
  Lead Value Stream Mapping, plan and lead Kaizen events and Gemba walks, and develop sustainable Lean programs (e.g., 5S, Visual Control, Load Smoothing, SMED); facilitate workplace flow and equipment changes in alignment with Lean principles.
• Benchmarking and Best Practices:
  Identify and deploy benchmarking opportunities across Corning locations to share and implement best practices.
• Employee Development & Talent Pipeline:
  Partner with Human Resources to develop strategies for employee growth and a Lean-focused talent pipeline.
• Cost Reduction and Process Improvement:
  Collaborate with engineering and production on cost reduction projects including Value Stream Mapping and zero-based staffing.
• Budget Management:
  Plan and achieve budget objectives for operational expenses and capital investments.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Ensure safe work practices and a safe environment; proactively address unsafe conditions and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma knowledge or Green Belt certification preferred; demonstrated application of Six Sigma tools.
• Proven leadership with Lean Manufacturing, analytics, and problem-solving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to present ideas and data to gain understanding and support.
• Process- and results-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Leadership and mentoring; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to drive cultural transformation and overcome resistance to change.
• Collaboration and partnership with cross-functional teams and other locations.

The Lean Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for their own safety and the safety of others, including enforcing safe work practices and proactively addressing safety concerns. This position does not sponsor immigration.

The posted salary range is $ – $ annually for full-time status. Starting pay depends on factors such as location, experience, and education. Corning offers comprehensive compensation and benefits, including bonuses/incentives, retirement plans, health benefits, parental leave, and wellness programs.

Corning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable laws; contact  to request accommodations.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

Note:

This refined description focuses on the core responsibilities, qualifications, and context of the role, removing extraneous promotional text and time-stamped job board references.