Job Description

Requisition Number: 78129

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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. 

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

You will lead quality execution for new product introductions, ensuring that product and process risks are identified early, requirements are translated into effective controls, and launches are prepared for successful production. You will partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to prevent defects, strengthen readiness, and accelerate the transition to stable manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPI quality readiness activities, including APQP, risk assessments, FMEA reviews, control plan deployment, validation, qualification, and launch readiness.
• Identify and mitigate risks across design, process development, industrialization, and ramp-up to prevent quality escapes and downstream issues.
• Translate customer and quality requirements into practical engineering controls, inspection methods, testing strategies, and process controls.
• Drive early root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem solving methods such as 8D, DMAIC, or Six Sigma.
• Monitor quality performance during ramp-up, coordinate corrective actions, and use lessons learned from production and customer issues to improve future launches.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Five to seven years of experience in Quality Engineering, NPI quality, Quality Management Systems, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new product introductions, product launches, industrialization, or production readiness.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, control plans, process capability, validation, qualification, and quality risk management.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, or equivalent.
• Experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments, with the ability to connect system-level quality requirements to practical process execution.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to lead through cross-functional collaboration without direct authority.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15–25%, including occasional international travel.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Process engineering experience involving capability studies, variation reduction, or control plan development.
• Experience leading quality or cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with QMS documentation, audits, compliance activities, Cost of Quality improvement, or sustainability related quality programs.

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.

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.