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IE Engineer

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Date: May 19, 2025

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68107

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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.  

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost. Understands Corning's Intellectual property management processes and follows that process in documenting any intellectual property developed as part of a project

Day to Day Responsibility

 Analyze existing production process, identify bottlenecks and waste, propose improvement solutions.
 Design and optimize the layout of production line to improve smooth and efficient flow of material, people and information on site.
 Analyze production line balance problem and improve production efficiency by optimizing work assignment and reducing waiting time.
 Collect, track and analyze production data, identify key factors that affect production efficiency, and formulate improvement measures.
 Plan, execute and monitor lean improvement projects to ensure projects are completed on time and in quality. Encourage employees to come up with more innovative ideas and suggestions to promote continuous improvement and innovation in production process.

Experiences/Education

 Bachelor’s degree or above.
 Minimum 5 years of experience as an IE Engineer in manufacturing environment, with excellent work performance.
 Rich experience in Lean improvement project promotion, leading projects to improve production efficiency and process quality with significant results.

Required Skills, Competencies, or Certification

 Certifications in Six Sigma / Quality / Engineering / Lean Manufacturing are preferred.
 Strong communication and coordination skills.
 Strong data analysis ability.
 Good oral and written expression ability.
 Self-directed, results/data/fact-oriented, able to work under pressure.
 Ability to achieve the results through teams.
 Manufacturing knowledge.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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