Sr. Lean Engineer

Sr. Lean Engineer

** Date:
** Apr 24, 2026

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* Location:

** Newton, NC, US, 28658

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74121

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

** Role Purpose*
* In this meaningful role, you will have the opportunity to apply Lean and Industrial Engineering concepts to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, meet customer delivery, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and reduce costs.

Implement Lean fundamental concepts such as Workplace Organization/5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work and continuous flow.

Lead and/or participate in project teams to apply tools to yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, growing capacity, or reducing complexity.

Effectively work with and deliver results across the campus and with a variety of processes.

** Key Responsibilities*
* -    Maintains knowledge of and expertise in the latest developments in the areas of Lean/ Industrial Engineering; defines its applicability to Corning; develops and applies the systems and technologies through successful projects

-    Develops and executes project plans; determines requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and risks

-    Develops alternative solutions to problems and prepares economic comparisons; recommends to management plans of action after considering intangibles and economic factors; and proposes plans, coordinates and controls the implementation of major projects

-    Identifies areas of potential manufacturing related productivity improvement; generates ideas for, formulates, and recommends systems, programs and projects

-    Develop & implement sustainable 5S, Visual Control, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), & other Lean programs

-    Communicates ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations.  Provides necessary documentation of activities, results, and assignments

-    Facilitate the planning & implementation of workplace flow/layout, as well as equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean concepts

-    Serves as a technical coach for peers/customers as required

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* -    BS in Industrial or other Engineering/Technical field of study

-    5+ years of related experience

-    Mastery and application of:
Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts and principles, cycle time reduction, Kaizen events, manufacturing/business processes, Value Stream Mapping, line balance/staffing, work cell design

-    Effective, high quality oral and written communication skills. Able to sell your ideas/concepts to Senior Management

-    Conviction and passion for the discipline

-    Self-motivated, independent, flexible, quick learner

-    Knowledge of manufacturing…