Quality Metrology Engineer
Apply now »Date: Aug 25, 2025
Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70309
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Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.
Role Purpose
This role is vital in maintaining the quality of metal components utilized across Corning facilities globally. By developing and implementing advanced inspection methods and procedures, this position helps maintain high standards of quality control and compliance. The engineer will utilize a range of metrology tools, including calipers, micrometers, laser light scanners, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), to conduct accurate measurements and ensure components meet specified tolerances.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints that include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
- Develop GD&T inspection plans and procedures for quality control.
- Use inspection software to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
- Analyze inspection data to ensure metal components meet specified tolerances and quality standards. Use inspection data to identify trends, issues, and areas for fabrication improvement.
- Generate inspection reports and documentation to track quality metrics and compliance.
- Communicate findings across all levels of the organization and to outside stakeholders.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and design teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Provide training and guidance to team members on metrology techniques and tools.
- Utilize skills to drive continuous improvement in fabrication process areas.
Experiences/Education - Required
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 0-2 years’ experience
- SolidWorks/ CAD proficiency.
- Understanding of GD&T applications and principles.
- Understanding of metrology techniques and principles.
- Able to interpret technical documentation (e.g. Specifications, design prints, etc.).
- Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Proficient with MS Office i.e. Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Project
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Basic understanding of advanced metrology i.e. CMM, vision system, 3D scanning, etc.
- Experience with inspection software for data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Manufacturing experience
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $66,478.00 - $91,407.00 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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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.
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