Quality Engineer

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

48d•$80,011 - $110,016•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen quality management systems and drive continuous improvement within an advanced optics manufacturing operation. In this role, you will translate customer and field performance requirements into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria — disposition leading audits, investigations, and process improvement initiatives that directly impact product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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