Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer supports hands-on operational improvement initiatives across the AMPS manufacturing site. This role is responsible for improving PM green-to-green performance, reducing unplanned downtime, lowering scrap and rework, improving yield, standardizing operating practices, and supporting ramp-up of current and future production lines.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across assigned production lines, toolsets, or value streams
• Aid in improving PM green-to-green time through standardization, lean methods, and optimized workflows
• Support reduction of unplanned downtime using structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Support scrap reduction, rework reduction, and yield improvement efforts
• Develop and maintain standard work, visual controls, and operating procedures
• Track and analyze key factory KPIs related to uptime, PM performance, yield, scrap, and execution
• Translate manufacturing data into clear problem statements, action items, and follow-up needs
• Support cross-functional accountability by coordinating updates, tracking commitments, and following through on assigned improvement actions
• Partner with Engineering and Automation/IT to support implementation of automation-enabled solutions that improve KPI reporting, process visibility, and operational control
• Use manufacturing and automation system data to identify losses, support root cause analysis, and verify results
• Document improvement activities, measure results, and communicate progress to the Industrial Engineering Manager and site stakeholders
• Support training and coaching efforts related to structured problem solving and data-driven decision making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, or operations excellence
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardization, waste elimination, and root cause problem solving
• Experience supporting improvement initiatives in a hands-on production environment
• Experience using KPIs and performance data to identify issues and support improvement actions
• Experience supporting implementation of automation-enabled solutions to improve process performance, visibility, control, or execution in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively on the factory floor and drive disciplined execution

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in high-volume manufacturing
• Preferred: Experience improving PM performance, maintenance workflows, or equipment uptime
• Preferred: Experience supporting scrap reduction, yield improvement, and operational standardization
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Preferred: Familiarity with SAP, MES, CMMS, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar manufacturing and reporting systems
• Preferred: Familiarity with automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, HMI interfaces, or related digital manufacturing technologies
• Preferred: Experience supporting line startup, ramp-up, factory expansion, or operating model transitions

Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively on the factory floor and drive disciplined execution

Benefits

Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay
• 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)

Pay

$86,197.00 - $118,521.00 assuming full time status

Schedule

Full-time