Quality Engineer

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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.​  

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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

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Quality Engineer at our Canton, NY manufacturing site . This is a full-time onsite role that typically works Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed . U.S. citizenship is required for this position. Travel is expected to be limited. Relocation assistance is available.

Join a quality team that supports advanced manufacturing in a highly technical, specification-driven environment . In this role, you will help ensure products meet quality and compliance requirements, investigate product and process issues, and drive improvements across plant quality systems and manufacturing operations. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams and is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, working cross-functionally, and taking a hands-on approach to quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily plant quality activities to ensure products meet specifications, standards, and customer requirements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities for product and process quality issues
• Analyze quality data, metrics, and trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce defects
• Support new product introduction activities by developing quality plans, inspection methods, and validation requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, procedures, and standards
• Conduct internal audits and support external, customer, and regulatory audits as needed
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and plant teams to resolve quality issues and support customer-facing discussions when needed
• Program and operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) as needed
• Write experiment plans, document findings, and prepare quality reports and recommendations for management
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methods, and serve as backup to the Plant Quality Manager as needed

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• 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
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methods such as Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Control Plans, 8D, and First Article Inspection
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and other stakeholders

In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status .

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• CMM programming experience
• Experience supporting audits, compliance requirements, and quality improvement activities
• Experience working across teams, vendors, and multiple stakeholders in a plant setting
• Ability to work effectively in a union environment with minimal supervision

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.

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 [email protected] .