Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Date: May 18, 2026

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75009

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

Position Summary

This role applies Industrial Engineering, Lean, and data analysis to improve product and information flow, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and strengthen visual management. The position combines hands-on manufacturing improvement with data driven reporting and KPI visibility to support operational performance. The successful candidate will help strengthen plant visual management and data-based daily management systems. Working closely with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, this individual will identify opportunities, analyze performance, implement improvements, and develop reporting that enables action. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to build capability in Industrial Engineering, Lean, and operational analytics within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and visual reporting tools to support operational reviews and decision-making

• Use Power BI or similar business intelligence tools to create clear, sustainable reporting and visual management solutions

• Lead and/or support projects to improve manufacturing flow, layout, labor productivity, lead time, and capacity

• Analyze data to identify trends, losses, constraints, and opportunities for improvement across operations

• Support KPI definition, metric standardization, and reporting accuracy across plant processes

• Apply Industrial Engineering methods such as capacity analysis, line balance, workflow evaluation, labor analysis, and layout concepts

• Support Lean improvement efforts including kaizen events, value stream mapping, flow and pull implementation, workplace organization, and standard work

• Communicate project status, analysis, and recommendations clearly through graphic, written, and oral methods

• Take ownership for the accuracy and quality of work performed and follow assignments through to completion

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering / Technical field of study

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, process improvement, or related environment

• Foundational knowledge of Industrial Engineering and Lean manufacturing concepts, including capacity and workflow analysis, process and waste reduction, flow and pull, standard work, layout, and visual management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, JMP, Minitab, or similar; Power BI experience preferred

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting/dashboard tools

• Exposure to manufacturing systems and data sources such as MES, SAP, ERP, SSRS, or similar

• Experience with operational KPI reporting, visual management, or scorecards

• Experience with Lean, kaizen, or continuous improvement activities

• Knowledge of inventory, planning, scheduling, or supply chain processes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to translate data into actionable operational insights

• Ability to work effectively across functions

• Initiative, adaptability, and professionalism

• Collaborative approach with shop floor and leadership teams

• Technical curiosity related to software tools such as Power BI, Python, or similar technologies

Hours of Work

Typically Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support operational needs, meetings, and occasional off-hours as required.

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.

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 .

Nearest Major Market: Rochester