Lean Engineer

• ◆Serve as a Lean Manufacturing subject matter expert; lead interdepartmental efforts to identify waste and implement continuous improvement solutions
• ◆Analyze work processes; develop, document, and communicate standardized best practices across the plant
• ◆Plan and facilitate SMED and Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and improvement workshops; drive standardization across all production processes
• ◆Provide input to plant capacity and process throughput analysis based on time studies and direct observation
• ◆Manage structured improvement projects using company-endorsed project management and problem-solving methodologies
• ◆Support production teams on process flow issues and actively participate in equipment improvement initiatives
• ◆Administer the plant employee suggestion program; support engagement and follow-through on submitted ideas
• ◆Uses value stream mapping to identify waste, improve material and information flow, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

• ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• ✓Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and their practical application in a production environment
• ✓Understanding of basic manufacturing systems and production processes
• ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• ✓Experience retrieving and analyzing data from relational databases

• ✓Experience facilitating cross-functional Lean workshops, Kaizen and SMED events, or structured improvement projects
• ✓Experience managing improvement projects from scope definition through implementation
• ✓Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $86,197.00 - $118,521.00 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.

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A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• ✓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.
• ✓As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% 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.
• ✓Our 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.
• ✓Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a 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.