QA Engineer

Corning; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning in Kentucky seeks a Quality professional to strengthen product quality systems and drive improvements across new products and processes. You will lead data-driven analysis, coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to ensure quality requirements are met.

The role emphasizes root cause investigation, process capability assessment, and cross-team collaboration, with minimal travel and typical daytime hours. A technical degree and 1–2+ years’ experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred).
• 1–2+ years in manufacturing/process experience; quality experience preferred, internship accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer specifications integration to manufacturing and monitor attribute results for improvements.
• Serve as Quality Representative on New Product/Equipment Teams to ensure quality requirements.
• Act as plant representative on division quality teams for new products and audits.
• Facilitate root cause analysis on nonconforming products/processes; collaborate with supply chain and engineering.

Skills

Product specifications

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Independent leadership

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

SPC XL

Access

Job description

Requisition Number: 77466

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

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

Strengthen the Product Quality Systems and Architecture within the organization by driving fundamental understanding and continual improvements that positively influence the Quality Management System.

Key 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.
• Acts as plant representative on division quality teams for new products, and existing quality systems audits.
• Facilitates root cause analysis on products and processes not meeting specified requirements.Works with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering on completing sustainable solutions which are compliant with our quality system and customer agreements.
• 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.

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected (10% or less)
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Typically 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday, some flex including off shift and weekend coverage is possible to support production. Some after hour phone conferences are also possible.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in a Technical field (Engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 1-2 + years' in manufacturing/process experience; quality experience preferred, will consider internship experience.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with product specifications and measurements
• Technical curiosity and independent, self-directed leader
• Ability to learn and understand with multiple areas in the plant in order to prioritize work and resources
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Ability to drive to root cause analysis and direct Engineering solutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal to all levels of an organization
• Ability to learn and develop quality systems
• Ability to articulate risks and influence decisions on product quality
• Ability to make decisions independently based upon sound engineering and scientific methods
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to design, execute and analyze experiments using statistical tools
• Experience with data collection and data analysis software and techniques, including Excel, SPC XL, Pi, Access, etc.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Knowledge of statistical methodology
• Experience coaching/mentoring
• Experience leading/managing in a Quality organization
• Statistical Process Control understanding
• DMAIC Green Belt training/certification
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar certification process

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

• Ability to work within a team environment (strong team player)
• Proven self-starter – able to effectively manage high levels of uncertainty and change
• Quick learner
• Customer focused

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$67,237.00-$92,451.00 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.

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.

• 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 ofrace, 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 [e-mail].