Quality Engineer

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible. Our Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions. This role strengthens product quality systems and architecture within an advanced optics manufacturing operation. The Quality Engineer translates customer requirements and field performance insights into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria. This position drives continuous improvement and a culture of compliance, managing changes to processes, products, and equipment, and mitigating risk. Ensures deliverables are fit for their intended use through appropriate testing, inspection, and verification. Collaborates cross-functionally and makes independent, data-driven decisions grounded in rigorous engineering and scientific methods and quality best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical degree
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing/process/quality
Previous Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or technical function.
Experience with internal and external auditing
Demonstrated effective use of root cause and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues
Experience with procedure and work instruction development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge or experience with ISO 9001 and/or regulated products.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Performance Excellence (Six Sigma) Green Belt or Black Belt
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent
Demonstrated leadership experience in project management
Proficiency in problem solving / statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab)

Responsibilities

Knowledge and application of ISO Quality Standards
Ensures adequacy of product Quality and compliance with requirements.
Drives continuous improvement in Quality, manufacturing and cost reduction for the site.
Optimize sampling plans and sampling methods for QC and manufacturing
Collaborates with plant and Division innovation teams to evaluate new product needs and translate them to meaningful plant specifications.
Work with Plant Engineering group in Support of qualification and validation.
Authors and/or performs reviews of various user documentation, SOPs, and specifications.
Develops and maintains a high level of product, analytical, and process knowledge
Performs internal and external auditing
Provides training to employees, as needed (new procedures, technical training, etc.).
Ensures changes to process meet product quality, compliance, cost and productivity targets.
Leads peers and/or departments in the performance of investigations and resolutions of customer complaints and other root cause investigations that affect product or process performance
Lead and/or support projects and apply PEx tools to yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, process optimization, increasing capacity, or reducing complexity. Lead Lean exercises to find opportunities to improve through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with experts.