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79038 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. Role Purpose Corning is seeking a Lean Engineer to identify and eliminate waste across our Newton, NC manufacturing facility using Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. In this role, you will lead cross-functional improvement efforts, facilitate Kaizen events, and drive measurable gains in process efficiency, capacity, and standardization. Key Responsibilities Serve as a Lean Manufacturing subject matter expert; lead interdepartmental efforts to identify waste and implement continuous improvement solutions

Analyze work processes; develop, document, and communicate standardized best practices across the plant

Plan and facilitate SMED and Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and improvement workshops; drive standardization across all production processes

Provide input to plant capacity and process throughput analysis based on time studies and direct observation

Manage structured improvement projects using company-endorsed project management and problem-solving methodologies

Support production teams on process flow issues and actively participate in equipment improvement initiatives

Administer the plant employee suggestion program; support engagement and follow-through on submitted ideas

Uses value stream mapping to identify waste, improve material and information flow, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Additional Information Location:

Newton, NC

Hours of work: 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday with occasional additional hours to support project delivery.

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