Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Quality Engineer Intern

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Summer 2027Harrodsburg, KY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must be pursuing a degree in an engineering or scientific field.
The candidate must be able to multitask and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The candidate must be able to apply creative and innovative problem solving and carry assignments through to completion.
Personal initiative and commitment are required.
The candidate must be organized and have good planning and time-management skills.
The candidate must be able to build relationships within cross-functional groups and contribute to team building.
The candidate must demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
The candidate must have strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Define and implement improvements in quality, including operational excellence, technical skills, training, safety projects, and performance gains.
Support quality rigor through documentation, communication, and change management.
Monitor OEE and quality metrics across all areas.
Execute operations technical tools and systems.
Integrate customer specifications into manufacturing and monitor attribute results to identify continual improvement opportunities.
Participate as a Quality Representative on New Product and New Equipment Teams to ensure new products and processes meet quality requirements, and update plant Quality Systems as needed for new products and processes.
Participate in quality system improvements, including product disposition tools and inventory management.
Work with IT and controls to provide accessible and integrated data associated with product measurements.
Evaluate the impact of product, process, and equipment changes on product attributes and quality architectures, including capability assessments.
Analyze data to develop, implement, and measure internal attribute targets and improvement plans.
Understand internal and external customers’ stated and implied needs and ensure their expectations are met by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and continuously improving plant quality systems.
Help deliver the rollout of new training and documentation.
Gather Voice of the Customer input from Operations and distill it into actionable items.
Coordinate with plant engineering to receive and aid the integration of new technologies into operations to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed.
Identify and define gaps where engineering solutions are needed to support quality.
Engage in plant safety initiatives.
Execute cost-reduction, lean, and/or PEx projects (DMAIC/DESIGN) in line with business objectives.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated results in previous internships and projects.
Technical aptitude.
Excel, including PI Data Link and VBA.

Requisition Number: 77448

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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. 

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

• Define and implement improvements within quality, including operational excellence, increased technical skills, training, safety projects and performance gains.
• Drive rigor and support for quality in the form of documentation, communication and change management
• Monitor OEE and quality metrics amongst all areas
• Execution of operations technical tools and systems

Program Perks:

Competitive salaries
Assistance with housing and travel
Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities:

Social and networking opportunities
Weekly tech talks
Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

Management of customer specifications integration to manufacturing and monitor attribute results for continual improvement opportunities
Participate as a Quality Representative on New Product / New Equipment Teams to ensure all new products and processes meet Quality Requirements. Make updates/changes to plant Quality Systems as needed to accommodate new products and processes.
Participates in quality system improvements including those focused on product disposition tools and inventory management.
Engage with IT and controls to provide accessible and integrated data associated with product measurements
Evaluates the impact of product, process and equipment changes on product attributes and quality architectures including capability assessments.
Analyze data to develop, implement and measure internal attribute targets and improvement plans.
Understand internal and external customers’ stated and implied needs as well as ensuring their expectations are met every time by monitoring, maintaining, supporting and continuously improving plant quality systems.
Help deliver rollout of new training, documentation, etc
Gains VOC input from Operations helping to distill messages into actionable items
Coordinate with plant engineering to receive and aid integration of new technologies into operations to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed.
Highlight and define gaps where engineering solutions are needed to support quality
Actively engage in plant safety initiatives
Execute cost reduction, lean and/or PEx projects (DMAIC/DESIGN) in line with business objectives.

Work Hours

• Standard hours (M-F 8-5)
• Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/evenings requirements

Experiences/Education - Required

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Scientific field

Required Skills

Results oriented and high commitment
Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Creative / innovative problem solving
Thoroughly carry assignments to completion

Desired Skills

Demonstrated results in previous internships and projects
Technical aptitude
Excel, including PI Data Link, VBA, etc.

Soft Skills

Personal initiative and commitment
Organized with good planning and time management skills
Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
Positive attitude, flexible and strong work ethic
Strong communication and presentation skills

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

A job that shapes a life. 

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 [email protected].

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Corning, NY
Founded: 1851

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