Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•Harrodsburg, KY

7d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices. Role Purpose • Define and implement improvements within quality, including operational excellence, increased technical skills, training, safety projects and performance gains. • Drive rigor and support for quality in the form of documentation, communication and change management • Monitor OEE and quality metrics amongst all areas • Execution of operations technical tools and systems

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Scientific field
Results oriented and high commitment
Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Creative / innovative problem solving
Thoroughly carry assignments to completion

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated results in previous internships and projects
Technical aptitude
Excel, including PI Data Link, VBA, etc.
Personal initiative and commitment
Organized with good planning and time management skills
Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
Positive attitude, flexible and strong work ethic
Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Management of customer specifications integration to manufacturing and monitor attribute results for continual improvement opportunities
Participate as a Quality Representative on New Product / New Equipment Teams to ensure all new products and processes meet Quality Requirements. Make updates/changes to plant Quality Systems as needed to accommodate new products and processes.
Participates in quality system improvements including those focused on product disposition tools and inventory management.
Engage with IT and controls to provide accessible and integrated data associated with product measurements
Evaluates the impact of product, process and equipment changes on product attributes and quality architectures including capability assessments.
Analyze data to develop, implement and measure internal attribute targets and improvement plans.
Understand internal and external customers’ stated and implied needs as well as ensuring their expectations are met every time by monitoring, maintaining, supporting and continuously improving plant quality systems.
Help deliver rollout of new training, documentation, etc
Gains VOC input from Operations helping to distill messages into actionable items
Coordinate with plant engineering to receive and aid integration of new technologies into operations to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed.
Highlight and define gaps where engineering solutions are needed to support quality
Actively engage in plant safety initiatives
Execute cost reduction, lean and/or PEx projects (DMAIC/DESIGN) in line with business objectives.