Quality Engineer

Corning · Canton, NY

Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Base pay: $92k–$126k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Corning (industrial) in Canton, NY. Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, procedures, and standards.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Control plans, CAPA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Base pay: $92k–$126k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $87k–$126k. This one lists $92k–$126k.

Median of the low and high ends of 29 live postings that list pay, out of 42 quality engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 41 other live quality postings in New York.

Base pay: In line with similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 67%
✓ Six Sigma 52%
✓ Lean 48%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
SPC 36%
ISO 9001 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Corning in Canton

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Quality Engineer at Corning in other locations

Corning lists this title in 4 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Durham, NC · $80k–$110k
Fairport, NY · $80k–$110k
Keller, TX · $80k–$110k

Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

◆Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, procedures, and standards.
◆Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for product and process quality issues.
◆Analyze quality data, metrics, and trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce defects.
◆Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by establishing quality plans, inspection methods, and validation requirements.
◆Conduct internal audits and support external/customer/regulatory audits as needed.
◆Program and operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
◆Train and mentor junior team members on quality tools, methods, and best practices.
◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
◆Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
◆Prepare and present quality reports, findings, and recommendations to management.
◆Collaborate with Product Engineering to resolve product quality issues and participate in customer-facing discussions.
◆Writing experiment plans and reports.
◆Serve as backup to the Plant Quality Manager in their absence.

Required Application Knowledge / Experience

✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
✓5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related role.
✓MS Office; particularly Word, Access and Excel; ability to build queries, set up spreadsheets with formulas, etc.
✓Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as: Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Control Plans, 8D, First Article Inspection.
✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
✓Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
✓Ability to work with cross-functional teams, vendors, other Corning facilities, and in a union work environment
✓Manufacturing experience desired
✓Willingness to interact with others and actively seek out answers
✓Strong interpersonal and communication skills
✓Ability to work with minimal supervision (can plan / organize their activities based on objectives)

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Requisition Number: 78703

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

Reason for Position

The purpose of this role is to develop, implement, and sustain quality assurance processes that ensure products meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and compliance. This position works collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams in a union environment to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and promote product and process excellence.

Travel

•Up to 50%, primarily domestic with occasional international trips

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $91,649.00 - $126,018.00 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.

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