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About the Role
Corning is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen quality management systems and drive continuous improvement within an advanced optics manufacturing operation. This role will translate customer and field performance requirements into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria, and will lead audits, investigations, and process improvement initiatives impacting product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Apply ISO 9001 quality standards to ensure product compliance and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, including change management for process, product, and equipment modifications.
- Optimize sampling plans and Quality Control (QC) methods; author and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and product specifications.
- Lead root cause investigations and resolve customer complaints, applying structured problem-solving tools to address product and process performance issues.
- Lead and support Performance Excellence (PEx) and Lean improvement projects targeting cost reduction, process optimization, capacity improvement, and complexity reduction.
- Collaborate with Plant Engineering and Division innovation teams on new product qualification, validation, and specification development; conduct internal and external audits and provide technical training as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical degree.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or quality engineering.
- Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Experience with internal and external quality auditing.
- Demonstrated root cause and problem-solving skills applied to technical issues.
- Experience developing and reviewing procedures, work instructions, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or experience in regulated product environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to perform occasional off-shift or weekend coverage and after-hours conference calls to support project assignments.
- Approximately 5% travel required.
- This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (Performance Excellence (PEx) certification)
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent
- Proficiency in Minitab or equivalent statistical analysis software
- Background in optics, photonics, or precision manufacturing (e.g., semiconductors, or aerospace)
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,011.00 - $110,016.00
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers.
- Accelerates and transforms life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets.
- Develops trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives.
- Creates damage-resistant cover glass to enhance devices.
- Provides optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions.
- Produces precision glass for advanced displays.
- Manufactures auto glass and ceramics for cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation.
- Offers solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules for low-cost solar energy solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- Prohibits 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 accommodations@corning.com.