Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Corning Incorporated

Requisition Number: 72289

Corning is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing practices to enhance performance in quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety. Key focus areas include Lean fundamentals such as Value Stream Mapping, Visual Performance Metrics, Workplace Organization (WPO), Kaizen, Work Standardization, and Gemba Engagement. The role also encompasses transformational competencies, including workplace design, inventory controls, capacity flexibility, flow smoothing, value‑add analysis, and insignificant changeover.

This position requires close collaboration with other Corning locations to ensure alignment with corporate initiatives, share best practices, and maintain consistency across systems and processes. The ideal candidate will develop and implement systems, procedures, and projects that align with plant, divisional, and corporate goals.

• Develop and implement a strategy for a self‑sustaining Lean program.
• Track and analyze Lean metrics to measure the effectiveness of improvements.
• Update standards to ensure sustainability and align with divisional and corporate initiatives.

• Educate and coach plant employees on Lean principles, vision, concepts, and expectations.
• Establish and maintain a process for Lean training and development, focusing on empowering teams to solve problems independently.
• Mentor and provide leadership to site Lean resources, fostering a Lean culture and addressing barriers to success.

• Lead the deployment of Lean manufacturing methodologies and tools.
• Supervise and guide teams, including engineers, technicians, and hourly employees.
• Conduct value stream mapping exercises to identify, document, and execute opportunities for improvement in cycle time, capacity, and cost.
• Oversee continuous improvement activities, utilizing Kaizen principles and facilitating leadership engagement in the Gemba to identify and implement solutions.

• Develop and implement sustainable Lean programs, including 5S, Visual Control, and Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED).
• Plan and execute workplace flow/layout improvements and equipment installations, modifications, and relocations in line with Lean principles.

• Identify and implement benchmarking opportunities across Corning locations to promote best practices and process standardization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering.
• Proven leadership experience in functional or project‑based roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Six Sigma/DMAIC tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and ERP systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas, data, and insights effectively to achieve consensus and support.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary Range: $86,197.00 - $ (full‑time)

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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