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Quality and Process Training Specialist

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Date: Apr 14, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74390

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

The Specialist Quality and Process Training is responsible for maintaining comprehensive training and qualification programs to ensure personnel competency across all tool sets, equipment, and experimental processes in a multi-shift R&D environment. Additional responsibilities include process and quality systems support, auditing and improvement projects. This role fosters operational excellence by driving a culture of discipline, compliance, quality and continuous improvement through robust training processes, documentation practices, and quality management.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain training plans for process technician and process assistant roles, including onboarding, job-specific training, and continuing education.
Ensure all personnel are trained to consistently follow SOPs, standard operating set points, and process of records, supporting compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Coordinate training sessions with operations supervisor based on project demands and personnel availability.
Systematically track and analyze training and qualification data to ensure the correct number of personnel are certified for each tool set and shift.
Ensure the process includes multiple feedback loops and data collection activities throughout the job lifecycle to monitor progress, validate outcomes, and capture lessons learned.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to integrate experimental work seamlessly into R&D workflows without compromising safety or compliance.
Collect, maintain, and report accurate records confirming adherence to SOPs and set points.
Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Design sampling procedures, inspection plans and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data.
Assists Engineering and Operations in implementation of appropriate Quality tools to ensure final products meet customer requirements
Leads investigations and drives to resolution 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 improvements with the purpose of increased quality, process understanding, or reducing complexity.
Ensure audit readiness through rigorous documentation practices and compliance tracking.

Experiences/Education - Required

Minimum Associate's degree in Engineering, Science, Human Resources, or related field.
3+ years of experience in R&D or training coordination.
Strong knowledge of R&D processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in training management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Experience with competency-based training and certification programs.
Familiarity with quality systems and process discipline methodologies.
Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.

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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, 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 of race, 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 accommodations@corning.com.

Nearest Major Market: Corning

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