Job Description

Requisition Number: 79508

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Day to Day Responsibilities:

 Design, analyze and optimize production layout and material flow to maximize space utilization, output and work efficiency.

 Conduct time & motion studies and line balancing to establish standard work, cycle times and labor standards.

 Drive capacity improvement through bottleneck analysis, capacity modeling, and machine/labor utilization studies (e.g., OEE, DT, yield).

 Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste and improve productivity.

 Support Lean deployment using tools such as VSM, 5S, SMED, standard work, pull/flow and visual management.

 Promote digitalization of shop-floor processes – data collection, dashboards, digital work instructions, and IE data systems – to improve visibility and decision-making.

 Support cost reduction and productivity improvement projects; quantify savings and track benefit realization.

 Support new product introduction and new line/equipment installation with process design, cycle time estimates and staffing plans.

 Establish and maintain process documentation, SOPs, routings and labor/BOM data.

 Provide performance analysis and routine reports to support management decision-making.

 Others as required

Education & Experience

 B.S. or above degree; Industrial Engineering or related major (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering) is preferred.

 2+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred (entry level considered with strong IE fundamentals).

 Lean manufacturing / Kaizen experience is preferred

Competencies(Knowledge, skills and behaviors)

 Solid knowledge of IE fundamentals: layout design, line balancing, time & motion study, work measurement, standard work and capacity planning.

 Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma tools: DMAIC, VSM, SMED, 5S, SPC, statistic tools and QC Story.

 Familiar with manufacturing operations and cross-function processes.

 Problem analysis and solving skills; logical thinking and data oriented.

 Good organizational and coordination skills; able to plan annual activities and manage multiple projects.

 MS – Office, good at Excel; able to utilize digitalization/AI tools; simulation or CAD/layout tools a plus.

 DMAIC GB is required, BB is a plus.

 Good English comprehension in listening, speaking, writing and reading.

 Aptitude for success in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

 Ability to engage employees to involve within improvement activities.

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 accommodations@corning.com.