Engineer, Industrial

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Painted Post, NY, seeks an Industrial Engineer to apply Lean and IE principles to improve product flow, reduce inventory, and lower costs across manufacturing locations. You will lead improvement projects, develop plans, and coach peers, using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and discrete-event simulations to inform decisions and drive operational excellence.

This role emphasizes collaboration across functions and sites, with a focus on value stream mapping, standard work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience; internship/co‑op acceptable.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints.
• Experience with value stream mapping, cycle time reduction, and cost analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication; Excel and data-visualization skills (Power BI/Tableau).
• Familiarity with SIMUL8, FlexSim or similar simulation tools; MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean and IE principles to improve product/information flow and reduce cost.
• Implement 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and standard work; drive continuous flow.
• Lead or support project teams to improve productivity and capacity across sites.
• Identify opportunities across processes and locations; develop project plans and timelines.
• Maintain current IE methods and apply tools to projects; document progress clearly.
• Coordinate team activities; coach peers and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work across manufacturing processes and functions to deliver results.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Kaizen

Standard Work

Project Management

Data Analysis

Power BI

Tableau

SIMUL8

FlexSim

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SIMUL8

FlexSim

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 77840

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.

Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Industrial Engineer supports manufacturing operations by applying Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and lower cost. This role partners across locations and functions to identify productivity opportunities, lead improvement projects, implement process optimization tools, and support manufacturing performance through data analysis, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and reduce cost
• Implement Lean fundamentals such as workplace organization/5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and continuous flow
• Lead and/or support project teams focused on process and flow improvements to reduce cost, increase capacity, and improve operational efficiency
• Identify manufacturing-related productivity improvement opportunities across processes and locations
• Develop and execute project plans, including requirements, deliverables, resources, timelines, milestones, and risk identification
• Maintain knowledge of current Industrial Engineering methods, tools, and technologies and evaluate their applicability to Corning
• Develop and apply systems, tools, and technologies through successful project execution
• Communicate ideas, recommendations, and project status clearly through written documentation, visual media, and presentations
• Coordinate project team activities and provide facilitation and leadership as needed
• Ensure accuracy and quality of work through a proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Serve as a technical resource and coach for peers and internal customers as needed
• Work effectively across a variety of manufacturing processes, business functions, and site locations to deliver results

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or another engineering or technical discipline
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience; internship and co-op experience applicable
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts and principles
• Knowledge of cycle time reduction, cost analysis, cost modeling, manufacturing and business processes, value stream mapping, line balancing/staffing, and work cell design
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and quick learner with strong interest in Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge and application of Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of discrete event simulation tools such as SIMUL8, FlexSim, or similar
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and related tools

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of Python programming
• Experience with data preparation and visualization
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial analytics

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $68,958.00 - $94,817.00 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.

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 [e-mail] .