Performance Excellence Engineer

Corning Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 86,197 - 118,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Performance Excellence Engineer to drive manufacturing performance through Industrial Engineering, Performance Excellence, and project management.

You will focus on improving productivity, throughput, yield, and cost while supporting NPI and developing capabilities across the plant. Responsibilities include leading Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, conducting capacity analyses, and coaching teams in DMAIC and RCA to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Process Engineering or lean manufacturing.
• Experience with engineering time studies, problem solving, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping/Design, and NPI project management.

Responsibilities

• Apply Industrial Engineering principles to optimize manufacturing processes through time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, and process improvements.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives using DMAIC, VSM, and Value Stream Design to improve throughput, yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform cost analysis and manage the plant's cost reduction pipeline to achieve savings targets.
• Support OEE improvement activities with studies across processes.
• Facilitate structured problem solving using DMAIC, A3, RCA, and support cross-functional teams in sustainable corrective actions.
• Deliver Performance Excellence training and coach cross-functional teams in Lean and problem solving.
• Lead or support New Product Introduction (NPI) and other engineering projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

DMAIC

Value Stream Mapping

Six Sigma

Job description

The Performance Excellence Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing performance through Industrial Engineering, Performance Excellence, and engineering project management. This role focuses on improving productivity, throughput, yield, and cost while supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and developing performance excellence capabilities across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply Industrial Engineering principles to optimize manufacturing processes through engineering time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, and process improvements.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives using DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Value Stream Design methodologies to improve throughput, yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Perform cost analysis, manage the plant's cost reduction pipeline, and identify process improvement opportunities to achieve Performance Excellence (PEX) savings targets.
• Support OEE improvement activities by conducting engineering time studies and capacity analysis across manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate structured problem solving using DMAIC, A3, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and support Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams in implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Deliver Performance Excellence training and coach cross-functional teams on Lean, problem-solving, and Performance Excellence methodologies. Support in developing Yellow Belt and Green Belt capabilities across the plant.
• Lead or support New Product Introduction (NPI) and other engineering projects, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful and on-time implementation.
• Build effective working relationships and communicate with all levels of the organization, from shop floor employees to plant leadership.

Work Hours

• Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or lean manufacturing.
• Experience with engineering time studies, problem solving, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping/Design, and NPI project management.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.

Soft Skills

• Able to communicate equally well with various levels of the organization (engineers, production associates, and managers).
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• High commitment level
• Ability to communicate to management

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $86,197.00-$118,521.00 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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].