Industrial Engineering Manager

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Role Purpose

The Industrial Engineering Manager leads hands-on operational improvement initiatives across the A.M.P.S. 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 successful ramp-up of current and future production lines.

This position works across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Automation/IT to drive measurable factory performance improvement through KPI-based execution, structured problem solving, and cross-functional accountability. This role will also help shape the automation and data environment needed to support performance visibility, operational control, and scalable manufacturing execution. The successful candidate will combine strong execution skills with the ability to build trust, coach others, and strengthen team capability over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across assigned production lines, toolsets, or value streams
• Improve PM green-to-green time through standardization, lean methods, and optimized workflows
• Reduce unplanned downtime using structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Lead scrap reduction, rework reduction, and yield improvement efforts
• Develop and implement standard work, visual controls, and operating procedures
• Manage key factory KPIs related to uptime, PM performance, yield, scrap, and execution
• Translate manufacturing data into clear problem statements, priorities, ownership, and action plans
• Drive cross-functional accountability across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Automation/IT
• Support startup, ramp-up, and optimization of new production lines
• Partner with Automation/IT and Engineering to help define and implement the automation environment supporting KPI reporting, process visibility, and operational control
• Use manufacturing and automation system data to identify losses, validate root causes, and sustain improvements
• Train and coach engineers and site leaders in structured problem solving and data-driven decision making
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination as the function continues to mature

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, or operations excellence
• Experience leading improvement initiatives in a hands-on production environment
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardization, waste elimination, and root cause problem solving
• Experience using KPIs and performance data to identify issues, prioritize work, and verify results
• Experience identifying and implementing automation-enabled solutions to improve process performance, visibility, control, or execution in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, coach others, and support development of individuals and teams through collaborative leadership
• Strong cross-functional leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively on the factory floor and drive disciplined execution

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Impact

The Industrial Engineering Manager plays a critical role in improving factory performance and helping build the standardized, automation-enabled operating environment required for the facility to transition, ramp, and scale successfully.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $116,088.00 - $159,621.00 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.

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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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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