Metrology Lab Engineering Supervisor

Metrology Lab Engineering Supervisor

** Date:
** May 26, 2026

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* Location:

** Hickory, NC, US, 28601

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74776

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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*
* The Metrology organization provides measurement solutions and technical support that enable Global Manufacturing to characterize products, verify compliance, and sustain reliable operations across regions.

The Metrology Lab Supervisor leads Tier 2 metrology lab support, ensuring reliable measurement support for deployed systems, laboratory readiness, issue escalation, documentation control, and reliable support across dimensional, surface, CT-scan, and related platforms. This role works closely with manufacturing, development, quality, and global teams to support new product deployment and continuous improvement.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Lead and coordinate metrology lab activities, including workload prioritization, backlog follow-up, and second-level support for deployed measurement systems in manufacturing sites.

+ Ensure laboratory readiness through equipment availability, calibration, maintenance, vendor support, while promoting a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment.

+ Support qualification, deployment, and standardization of new metrology systems, methods, and best practices across sites.

+ Troubleshoot escalated issues related to measurement methods, system performance, repeatability, data quality, and equipment capability.

+ Provide leadership updates on operational status, metrics, budget, technical issues, and improvement opportunities.

** Travel Requirements:*
* -    0-10% travel domestic and international (Mexico, USA, Poland, China)

** Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:*
* -    40+ hours/week

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Metrology, Quality, Computer Science, or related technical field.

+ 7+ years of experience in metrology, laboratory operations, manufacturing support, quality engineering, or related technical area.

+ Experience supporting deployed measurement systems in manufacturing, product development, or inspection environments.

+ Strong understanding of metrology principles and lab operations, with experience using advanced metrology platforms such as CMM, CT scan, and inspection systems.

+ Working knowledge of MSA, Gage R&R, SPC, control charts, and measurement uncertainty, including the ability to assess whether a measurement method is fit for use.

+ Experience working with vendors, external service providers, or calibration suppliers.

+ Experience working with vendors, external service providers, or calibration suppliers.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* + Experience supporting new product…