Lean Engineer

Overview

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines.

• 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.
• 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.

• Maintain knowledge of and expertise in the latest developments in Lean/Industrial Engineering; define its applicability to Corning; develop and apply systems and technologies through successful projects.
• Develop and execute project plans; determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and risks.
• Develop alternative solutions to problems and prepare economic comparisons; recommend to management plans of action after considering intangibles and economic factors; propose plans, coordinate and control the implementation of major projects.
• Identify areas of potential manufacturing-related productivity improvement; generate ideas for, formulate, and recommend systems, programs and projects.
• Develop and implement sustainable 5S, Visual Control, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), and other Lean programs.
• Communicate ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations. Provide necessary documentation of activities, results, and assignments.
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace flow/layout, as well as equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean concepts.

• BS in Industrial or other Engineering/Technical field of study.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• 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.
• Conviction and passion for the discipline.
• Self‑motivated, independent, flexible, quick learner.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes.
• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to present ideas, opinions, and data to gain understanding, consensus, and support.

Travel: 5%

Hours of work:
Monday – Friday, 40–50 hours per week. Some off‑schedule work may be required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The pay range for this position is $86,197.00–$, assuming full‑time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Corning offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits, including 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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 benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at