Lean Engineer

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Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost. Understands Corning's Intellectual property management processes and follows that process in documenting any intellectual property developed as part of a project

• Provides day-to-day problem solving support to production, development and research operations
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects
• Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action
• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes
• Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement
• Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products
• Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training
• Assures safety of operators and equipment and Complies with safety and environmental regulations
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience or equivalent experience (exceptional case)
• Yellow Belt Training
• Track record of delivering results
• Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field
• Project team membership
• Summer Intern experience/progressive experience within the field of engineering
• Shift supervisory experience

Corning Puts YOU First  

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 

·Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values  and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 

·Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance, fitness, and disease management programs.

·Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

·Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.