Digital - Lean Engineer

Corning Incorporated

Posted 20 days ago

Full Time

Hickory, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Digital/Lean Engineer improves manufacturing performance by integrating digital technologies, data analytics, and Lean Manufacturing methods. The role leads improvement initiatives and partners with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, along with 1-3 years of relevant manufacturing, digital, or analytics experience. You are skilled in integrating digital technologies, data analytics, and Lean Manufacturing methods to improve operational performance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analytics

Digital Technologies

Automation

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Visual Management

5S

SMED

Kanban

Power BI

SQL

Python

SAP

MES

AI

Job Description

Requisition Number: 78777

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                            
         

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​Come break through with us.  



Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position:

The Digital / Lean Engineer improves manufacturing performance by integrating digital technologies, data analytics, automation, and Lean Manufacturing methods. The role leads improvement initiatives of moderate complexity and partners with Operations, Engineering, IT, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee effectiveness.

Digital and Data Solutions:

•    Develop and deploy dashboards, reporting tools, automated workflows, and digital solutions that address defined operational needs.
•    Translate business requirements into practical, scalable, secure, and supportable solutions in partnership with IT and system owners.
•    Improve data visibility, integrity, usability, and decision support.
•    Document solutions, controls, ownership, access, training, and sustainment requirements.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
•    Plan and facilitate improvement activities using methods such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, SMED, Kanban, flow, pull, and problem solving.
•    Identify waste, constraints, and performance losses using process observation and data analysis.
•    Develop implementation plans, track actions, verify results, and support sustainment.

Project and Change Leadership:

•    Lead digital and Lean projects of moderate complexity from definition through implementation.
•    Develop project scope, schedules, benefit estimates, risks, stakeholder plans, and training.
•    Promote adoption through employee engagement, coaching, communication, and change-management practices.

Governance and Collaboration:

•    Follow applicable cybersecurity, data privacy, access control, change management, record retention, and intellectual property requirements.
•    Partner with Finance and process owners to validate projected and realized benefits

Measures of Success:

•    Verified safety, quality, delivery, productivity, or cost improvement
•    Digital solution adoption, reliability, usability, and sustainment
•    Lean capability and employee participation
•    Project delivery and validated benefit realization
•    Compliance with data governance, cybersecurity, and change-control requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field.
•    1-3 years of relevant manufacturing, digital or analytics experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Operations Experience
•    Lean Six Sigma certification.
•    Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, SAP, MES, workflow automation, AI tools, or industrial data systems.
•    Experience deploying digital manufacturing or operational excellence solutions.

Work Requirements:

•    Travel: Up to 10%
•    Schedule: Typically 40 hours per week with off-shift or weekend support as business needs require.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $86,197.00 - $118,521.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

Corning Incorporated

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks. Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/ObPiI
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