Manufacturing Transformation Engineer

Manufacturing Transformation Engineer at Corning Incorporated

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.

Requisition Number: 70958

• Drive transformational improvement in manufacturing locations through the integration of varied PEx and Lean philosophies, concepts, and tools focused on achieving excellence in manufacturing processes.
• Expectation is that the person will work in Lean Transformation for the next 6 to 24 months and then transfer into a new role with the purpose of deploying Lean concepts across the organization and to enable organization readiness to quickly respond to changes in the business.

• Work with sites to identify and execute transformational projects aimed at meeting business objectives.
• Establish PEx and Lean strategies to drive deployment of projects that align with business initiatives.
• Train and mentor site personnel on specific methodology usage associated with deployment of manufacturing capabilities.
• Work with senior leadership and divisional network to ensure synergy with business priorities and corporate models.
• The manufacturing capabilities will drive continuous improvement in Quality, Cost and Delivery across the division. The pace and sustainability of deployment will impact the short term and long-term profit of the division.
• This position will be looked at to provide guidance and validation of decisions to make major manufacturing changes, often during times when there is heavy workload. An incorrect decision can have a significant impact on plant throughput and customer service. A correct decision can yield millions of dollars in cost reduction, margins from increased capacity, and reduced inventories.

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Ability to lead change through influencing others in thinking differently and achieve acceptance of new paradigms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and capable of coaching and mentoring others in technical and system understanding.
• High degree of initiative; able to work with ambiguity and with minimal direction.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $81,750.00 - $ 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.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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