Quality Engineer

Requisition Number: 70107

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Are you ready to shape the future of global cable manufacturing? We're seeking a dynamic Quality Engineer II to lead strategic initiatives that elevate supplier quality across our cable plants worldwide. From supplier selection to performance improvement, you'll be the driving force behind material specification excellence, process optimization, and cost-effective innovation.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Champion the globalization of material specifications for cable operations, replicating and standardizing best-in-class practices.
• Lead strategic improvement projects to resolve quality issues and enhance product performance.
• Evaluate the impact of product, process, and equipment changes on quality architecture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to onboard new suppliers and products, supporting cost reduction and capacity expansion.
• Drive early identification of vulnerabilities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Partner with Product Engineering to qualify new materials and processes.
• Author and lead global material improvement qualification plans.
• Introduce alternative material technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Leverage global resources across Technology, Quality, and Engineering teams.
  
  

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and Maintain supplier COA, PPAP, Supplier quality performance, audits, and relevant quality systems.
• Standardize and implement global material specifications.
• Update Product Quality Architecture as needed.
• Facilitate process capability studies and product architecture understanding.
• Analyze COA trends and shifts.
• Support regional improvement initiatives and project execution.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation and systems.
  
  

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Ceramic, or Materials Engineering.
• Strong data analysis skills; familiarity with statistics and control charts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in project management and structured problem-solving (e.g., KT).
• Knowledge of quality systems, audits, and certifications (TL, ISO).
  
  

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical software (SAS, Minitab or JMP).
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) or DMAIC project experience.
  
  

THIS POSITION CAN ALSO BE LOCATED IN NEWTON, NC and TRIVIUM FACILITY

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $83,750.00 - $115,156.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• 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.    
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 
  
  

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .