Lean Engineer
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Lean Engineer to identify and eliminate waste at its Newton, North Carolina manufacturing facility using Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. The role leads cross-functional improvement efforts, facilitates Kaizen events, and delivers measurable gains in process efficiency, capacity, and standardization. The position serves as a Lean Manufacturing subject matter expert and works with plant teams to analyze processes, establish standardized best practices, improve production flow, and implement structured improvement projects. It also supports plant capacity and throughput analysis, equipment improvements, and employee engagement through the suggestion program. The role is based in Newton, NC, with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, occasional additional hours to support project delivery, and less than 10% travel.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead interdepartmental efforts to identify manufacturing waste and implement continuous improvement solutions as a Lean Manufacturing subject matter expert.
- Analyze work processes and 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 production processes.
- Provide input to plant capacity and process throughput analysis using time studies and direct observation.
- Manage structured improvement projects using company-endorsed project management and problem-solving methodologies.
- Support production teams with process flow issues and participate in equipment improvement initiatives.
- Administer the plant employee suggestion program and support employee engagement and follow-through on submitted ideas.
- Use value stream mapping to identify waste, improve material and information flow, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.
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Job Type
Full-time
