Engineer, Industrial

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

3d•$68,958 - $94,817•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer supports manufacturing operations by applying Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and lower cost. This role partners across locations and functions to identify productivity opportunities, lead improvement projects, implement process optimization tools, and support manufacturing performance through data analysis, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or another engineering or technical discipline
Minimum of 1 year of related experience; internship and co-op experience applicable
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts and principles
Knowledge of cycle time reduction, cost analysis, cost modeling, manufacturing and business processes, value stream mapping, line balancing/staffing, and work cell design
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated, flexible, and quick learner with strong interest in Industrial Engineering
Knowledge and application of Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Knowledge of discrete event simulation tools such as SIMUL8, FlexSim, or similar
Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and related tools

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
Knowledge of Python programming
Experience with data preparation and visualization
Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial analytics

Responsibilities

Apply Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and reduce cost
Implement Lean fundamentals such as workplace organization/5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and continuous flow
Lead and/or support project teams focused on process and flow improvements to reduce cost, increase capacity, and improve operational efficiency
Identify manufacturing-related productivity improvement opportunities across processes and locations
Develop and execute project plans, including requirements, deliverables, resources, timelines, milestones, and risk identification
Maintain knowledge of current Industrial Engineering methods, tools, and technologies and evaluate their applicability to Corning
Develop and apply systems, tools, and technologies through successful project execution
Communicate ideas, recommendations, and project status clearly through written documentation, visual media, and presentations
Coordinate project team activities and provide facilitation and leadership as needed
Ensure accuracy and quality of work through a proactive and detail-oriented approach
Serve as a technical resource and coach for peers and internal customers as needed
Work effectively across a variety of manufacturing processes, business functions, and site locations to deliver results