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Metrology Project Leader, Gorilla Glass

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Date: Jun 17, 2026

Location: Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75721

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:

As part of the Division Quality - Metrology group, to lead metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines, and provide leadership in problem solving and technical expertise in metrology area.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead metrology projects from concept through implementation to support R&D-to-manufacturing transfer and production readiness, including metrology planning, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, engineering, manufacturing, software and controls teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
Develop metrology strategies for Victoria Rebuilds and Forge platform in terms of gauges capability, capacity, lead time, and cost evaluation, etc.
Survey, develop, deploy and qualify new capable gauges, and measurement systems to meet the new test requirements relating to critical product characteristics including glass defects, glass size, weight, reliability, optical performance, mechanical characteristics, and other critical product attributes.
Design, improve, and validate new test methods using existing metrology systems. Support the design and development of fixtures and tools used in metrology systems.
Develop measurement data reporting, traceability, usability, data analysis applications when deploying new gauges or new test methods and continue improvement afterwards. Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces, data collection systems, and databases that support effective use of measurement systems.
Documentations on gauges’ engineering or operational work instructions; summarize measurement systems development and qualification reports.
Train users and provide technical support for deployed metrology systems.
Provide metrology technical leadership in 2nd-level troubleshooting metrology issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions for plant gauges.
Metrology governance - Lead and drive gauge alignment, and metrology standardization including MSA across internal plants, contract manufacturers, and customer sites as needed.
Evaluate current gauge capability and capacity, and drive continuous improvement, governance, and long-term metrology capability development.
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with flex hours for projects
Travel: 30% - 40% Domestic and International (Includes Asia and Europe)

Experiences/Education - Required:

Bachelors degree required -Metrology, Precise Instruments, Optics, Machine Vision, Physics, Materials and Science, Automation and Mechanical Engineering field.
Knowledge of metrology – calibration traceability, data uncertainty, gauge qualification types, etc.
5 years of Engineering experience with Metrology, and 2 years of supervisor or leading projects experience
Knowledge of MSA
Familiar with MS office tools
Familiar with Minitab/Origin
Familiar with Matlab/Python
Basic statistics and reporting capability
Good communication skills

Experiences/Education - Desired:

Master degree desired
Familiar with Machine Vision is a plus
Working experience in a test lab or glass defects inspection system development is a plus

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $131,667.00 - $181,043.00 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.

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: Lexington

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