Quality Systems Engineer - Eig

Requisition Number: 78016

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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

Corning is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to develop, implement, and continuously improve a scalable, risk-based Quality Management System (QMS) for pilot-line operations. This foundational role will establish the quality infrastructure—including document control, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and audit readiness—needed to support a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will help foster prevention-focused quality practices across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage core QMS processes for new pilot-line and manufacturing operations, including document control, change control, CAPA, complaint handling, and training record management.
• Lead root-cause analyses and CAPA investigations, leveraging data and trend analysis to implement systemic preventive actions and reduce process risk.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to integrate risk-based quality tools—including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), process mapping, and control plans—into day-to-day pilot-line activities.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, facilitation, resolution of findings, and timely follow-up.
• Monitor QMS performance through metrics and leading indicators, identifying opportunities to drive continuous improvement and ensure scalability as the pilot line expands.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality systems, quality assurance, or quality engineering within a manufacturing, pilot-line, or regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, or managing QMS processes, including document control, change control, CAPA, complaint handling, and training record management.
• Experience applying risk-based quality methodologies, such as risk assessments, FMEA, and control plans.
• Working knowledge of applicable quality standards and regulatory frameworks, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), or FDA requirements.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining ongoing inspection readiness.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience in a startup, pilot-line, low-volume manufacturing, or new manufacturing-site environment.
• Experience establishing a QMS from the ground up, with an emphasis on scalability and preventive quality controls.
• Experience supporting quality systems or quality engineering in precision optics, precision lens, camera, imaging, or other high-precision optical-component manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with electronic QMS (eQMS) platforms and/or document management systems.
• Auditor training, internal audit experience, or both.
• Background in Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or process excellence.
• Experience applying proactive quality engineering tools, such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), control plans, process validation support, and mistake-proofing.
• Experience supporting process scale-up, process transfer, or manufacturing-readiness activities.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $91,649.00 - $126,018.00 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.  

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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 [email protected].