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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Lean Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStryków, PolandIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment related to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, process engineering, production engineering, or production management.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including Standard Work, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Visual Management, 5S, and TWI.
  • Experience carrying out projects or initiatives to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to analyze data and make fact-based decisions.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and seek improvements.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with employees at different organizational levels.
  • Good work organization and ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and engage others in implementing changes.
  • Communicative knowledge of English.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of a continuous improvement culture and implement Lean Manufacturing best practices.
  • Analyze production and logistics processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
  • Identify and eliminate waste in production and production-related processes.
  • Lead optimization projects from analysis through implementation and stabilization of solutions.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to solve process problems.
  • Implement and develop work standards, visual management systems, and problem-solving methods.
  • Organize and lead Kaizen workshops and other Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze production data and prepare recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Support the implementation of new processes, products, and organizational changes.
  • Participate in training, coaching, and development of employees’ Lean Manufacturing competencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience conducting training or workshops for production employees.
  • Knowledge of analytical and digital tools that support process improvement, such as Power BI, Power Automate, MES, and AI solutions.
  • Experience implementing new processes, products, or organizational changes.
  • Knowledge of TWI methods, training standards, or employee competency-development systems.

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Corning, NY
Founded
1851

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