Job Description

Requisition Number: 77815

Role Purpose

Senior Lean Engineer

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and leading impactful continuous improvement initiatives in a world-class manufacturing environment?

Join Corning and help transform operations through Lean Manufacturing principles, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while helping shape a culture of continuous improvement.

What is your role?

As a Senior Lean Engineer, you will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production and operational support areas. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve performance, and deliver sustainable business results through Lean methodologies and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute productivity, waste reduction, and cost-saving projects across manufacturing operations.
• Conduct Time Studies, OBC analysis, Standard Work development, and line balancing to improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Facilitate and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S activities, Gemba walks, and focused improvement projects.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as KT, 5 Whys, 8D, A3, and DMAIC to resolve material, process, and equipment challenges.
• Monitor project execution, results, and sustainment to ensure long-term success and business impact.
• Support process development, flow improvement, variability reduction, and capital improvement readiness activities.
• Deliver coaching and training on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements in all improvement activities.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Process Improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Time Studies, OBC analysis, Standard Work, line balancing, and productivity improvement.
• Proven experience applying KT, 5 Whys, 8D, A3, and DMAIC problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to deliver measurable business results in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English communication skills preferred.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Lean Certification and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience delivering White Belt and Yellow Belt training.
• Knowledge of DOE, hypothesis testing, and process capability improvement.
• Experience with AutoCAD, layout design, capital projects, or new process implementation.

What we offer?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package above market standards.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and innovation.

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.