Senior Lean Engineer

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.