Lean Engineer

Corning•Newton, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This role focuses on applying Lean and Industrial Engineering concepts to enhance product and information flow, reduce inventory, meet delivery targets, increase capacity, simplify processes, and lower costs within this segment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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; and 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 & implement sustainable 5S, Visual Control, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), & 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 & implementation of workplace flow/layout, as well as equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean concepts.