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Metrology Project Leader, Gorilla Glass

Corning
Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330 Posted Jul 16, 2026
On-siteUSD 131,667 - 181,043 / year

About this role

description

  • The page content includes a detailed role description for a Metrology Project Leader at Corning, focusing on leading metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines and providing leadership in problem solving and technical expertise in metrology.

responsibilities

  • Lead metrology projects from concept through implementation to support R&D-to-manufacturing transfer and production readiness, including metrology planning, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, engineering, manufacturing, software and controls teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
  • Develop metrology strategies for Victoria Rebuilds and Forge platform in terms of gauges capability, capacity, lead time, and cost evaluation, etc.
  • Survey, develop, deploy and qualify new capable gauges, and measurement systems to meet the new test requirements relating to critical product characteristics including glass defects, glass size, weight, reliability, optical performance, mechanical characteristics, and other critical product attributes.
  • Design, improve, and validate new test methods using existing metrology systems.
  • Support the design and development of fixtures and tools used in metrology systems.
  • Develop measurement data reporting, traceability, usability, data analysis applications when deploying new gauges or new test methods and continue improvement afterwards.
  • Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces, data collection systems, and databases that support effective use of measurement systems.
  • Documentations on gauges’ engineering or operational work instructions; summarize measurement systems development and qualification reports.
  • Train users and provide technical support for deployed metrology systems.
  • Provide metrology technical leadership in 2nd-level troubleshooting metrology issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions for plant gauges.
  • Metrology governance - Lead and drive gauge alignment, and metrology standardization including MSA across internal plants, contract manufacturers, and customer sites as needed.
  • Evaluate current gauge capability and capacity, and drive continuous improvement, governance, and long-term metrology capability development.

requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required - Metrology, Precise Instruments, Optics, Machine Vision, Physics, Materials and Science, Automation and Mechanical Engineering field.

  • Knowledge of metrology – calibration traceability, data uncertainty, gauge qualification types, etc.

  • 5 years of Engineering experience with Metrology, and 2 years of supervisor or leading projects experience

  • Knowledge of MSA

  • Familiar with MS Office tools

  • Familiar with Minitab/Origin

  • Familiar with Matlab/Python

  • Basic statistics and reporting capability

  • Good communication skills

  • preferred

  • Master degree desired

  • Familiar with Machine Vision is a plus

  • Working experience in a test lab or glass defects inspection system development is a plus

  • sponsorship

  • This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

compensation

The range for this position is $131,667.00 - $181,043.00 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.

benefits and culture

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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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. 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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay. Our health and well-being benefits include

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