Quality Engineer

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the quality and reliability of our products and manufacturing processes. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, support new product introductions and process changes, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate brings experience in a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of quality systems and tools, and a passion for using data to improve product performance, reduce defects, and strengthen overall process capability.

What You’ll Do:

• Support product and process quality across manufacturing operations
• Investigate nonconformances, customer complaints, returns, and other quality issues to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, control plans, and specifications
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and other teams to improve processes, reduce defects and scrap, and enhance product quality
• Support new product introductions, process changes, qualifications, and validation activities from a quality perspective
• Analyze quality data and key performance indicators to identify trends, monitor performance, and recommend improvements
• Apply quality engineering and statistical tools such as SPC, MSA, APQP/PPAP, sampling plans, process capability analysis, and root cause analysis
• Provide training and guidance on quality procedures, problem-solving methods, and quality expectations
• Support supplier and customer quality activities, including documentation, issue resolution, and communication
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, improving yield, and lowering cost of poor quality
• Serve as continuous improvement site champion, coaching Green Belts, training, and facilitating improvement tools and methodologies
• Perform other related duties as needed

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, process engineering, or a related technical role
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001 or other regulated quality systems
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, MSA, sampling plans, and statistical analysis
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated or highly technical manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement training
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification
• Experience with JMP, Minitab, ERP/QMS systems, Power BI, or other data visualization tools

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.  

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, 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. 

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. 

We prohibit 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 View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .