Quality Engineer

into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria — disposition leading audits, investigations, and process improvement initiatives that directly impact product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• ◆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

• ✓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

• ✓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
• ✓Demonstrated experience leading projects or cross-functional improvement teams
• ✓Proficiency in Minitab or equivalent statistical analysis software
• ✓Background in optics, photonics, or precision manufacturing (e.g., semiconductors, or aerospace)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $80,011.00 - $110,016.00 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.

• ✓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,