Senior Lean Engineer — Drive Operational Excellence

Corning, Inc.

Reynosa, Chihuahua

On-site

MXN 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Reynosa, Mexico seeks a Sr. Lean Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles and structured problem-solving to deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable improvements in manufacturing and support functions. The role requires hands-on experience in production environments, proficiency in Lean tools, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
3+ years in Lean Manufacturing, CI, or Operational Excellence roles.
Strong experience with Lean tools: VSM, Standard Work, Time Studies, OBC, Line Balancing.
Proven knowledge of DMAIC, A3, 8D, and 5 Whys.
Experience leading Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, and productivity initiatives.
Hands-on in production environments; resolving material/process/equipment issues.
Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong analytical, facilitation, teamwork, and project leadership skills.
Lean Certification and/or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Advanced DMAIC tools knowledge.
Experience with layout design, AutoCAD, capital projects, or new process implementation.
Ability to present technical information and lead meetings in English.
Self-directed with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute Lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste across operations.
Conduct time studies, line balancing, standard work, and flow analysis to boost efficiency.
Facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S, and CI projects across business areas.
Apply DMAIC, A3, 8D, and 5 Whys to resolve process and equipment challenges.
Drive cost-reduction projects and support process-improvement implementations.
Monitor project savings and sustainability of improvements.
Train and mentor teams in Lean principles and CI methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new process implementations and readiness.
Create and deliver status updates in English and Spanish.
Ensure Lean best practices and lessons learned are shared across functions.
Support audits (ISO, Safety, 5S) and compliance with EHS requirements.