Senior Lean Engineer: Manufacturing Excellence & CI

Corning Incorporated; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Impact through CI

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Lean Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across production and support areas. You will apply Lean methodologies, conduct time studies, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

The role requires 3+ years in Lean/CI roles, strong problem-solving skills, and advanced English; experience with Kaizen, Gemba walks, and DMAIC is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years in Lean Manufacturing, CI, OE, or Process Improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and CI methodologies.
• Experience with Time Studies, OBC analysis, Standard Work, line balancing, productivity improvement.
• Proven experience applying KT, 5 Whys, 8D, A3, and DMAIC.
• Experience leading or supporting Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to deliver measurable business results in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead productivity, waste reduction, and cost-saving projects across manufacturing operations.
• Conduct Time Studies, OBC analysis, Standard Work, and line balancing to improve efficiency.
• Facilitate and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S activities, Gemba walks, and focused improvement projects.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as KT, 5 Whys, 8D, A3, and DMAIC to resolve material, process, and equipment challenges.
• Monitor project execution, results, and sustainment to ensure long-term impact.
• Support process development, flow improvement, variability reduction, and capital improvement readiness activities.
• Deliver coaching and training on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements in all improvement activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Time Studies

OBC analysis

Standard Work

Line Balancing

KT

5 Whys

8D

A3

DMAIC

Kaizen

5S

Gemba

Cross-functional collab

Coaching

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt (desired)

Lean Certification (desired)

DOE knowledge (desired)

Tools

AutoCAD

Layout design

Capital projects

Process implementation

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Lean Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across production and support areas. You will apply Lean methodologies, conduct time studies, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

The role requires 3+ years in Lean/CI roles, strong problem-solving skills, and advanced English; experience with Kaizen, Gemba walks, and DMAIC is highly valued.