Quality Technician

Requisition Number: 65875

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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.

Role Purpose 

Provides technical support to front-line workforce and manufacturing engineers making products in an industrial environment. Works hands-on with manufacturing equipment and activities. Identifies and supports process improvements. Uses judgment, experience and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations. May help determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support Quality Engineering on implementing and maintaining Quality systems to meet the requirements of production, ISO 9001 and TL 9000
• Support Engineering in the Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns and Customer notifications received
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, lean methods, etc.
• Support training to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system 
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality alerts, etc.
• Monitor and report CTQ’s performance in the processes (i.e. SPC)
• Support statistical analysis to engineering and production as related to quality issues.  
• Develop and assurance of measurement systems thru the use of statistical tools (i.e. GR&R)
• Ability to execute process audit, prepare report

Experience/Education Required 

• Industrial, mechanical or mechatronics technical degree 

• 0- 7 years of experience in similar position.

Experience Desired 

• Experience on PFD, PFMEA, and Control Plan
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• SAP & Windchill knowledge desirable
• Experience in use of measurement tools ( CMM, Optical Comparator, Microna)
• Drawing Interpretation
• Experience in ISO 9001, TL 9000 is a plus  

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.   
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.  
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.