Job Description

Requisition Number: 76302

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 
Join us.​ 

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

Scope of Position

• Ensuring ongoing compliance to customer requirements, industry standards, and regulations through the use and enforcement of quality management systems such as internal audits, corrective actions, documentation control, risk management, inspection, disposition of non-conforming product, customer complaints, and supplier quality management. The position may be involved with issues across the supply chain from suppliers, through plant manufacturing and contract manufacturing, to the customer.
• Provide Quality Engineering support for continuous improvement, change management, and cost reduction projects across the plant, including statistical analysis and reporting as needed, facilitating the use of Performance Excellence tools, and driving the creation of a product quality architecture.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Led supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer, regulatory and company requirements.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive actions for issues both internal to the plant and for supplier / vendor complaints.
• Support the supplier qualification process as well as ongoing supplier management by coordinating with GSM, monitoring metrics, and communicating with suppliers.
• Provide support for Customer questionnaires and surveys, certifications, quality information requests, customer complaints, and supplier corrective action reports.
• Provide quality engineering support for the QC inspection group on non-conforming product disposition, metrology questions, and improvements to the inspection process.

Required Education & Experience

• BS/MS Degree in Engineering or Science preferred and or transferable experience
• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Quality, preferably in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified location.

Required Skills

• Methodical, data-based decision-making skills with the ability to use this data in proactively finding solutions.
• Understanding of basic statistical and data analysis concepts and their application in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and co-workers (other locations).
• Knowledge of ISO management system and quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills

• Strong process management skills, such as thorough application of documented procedures.
• Experience with Performance Excellence, Six Sigma training/certifications.
• Experience in performing internal audits.
• Experience with data collection and data analysis software and techniques, such as Excel, Minitab, SPC XL, PI, Power BI, or others.
• Experience with Nadcap accreditation and/or AS9100 certification.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime

• Flex time: typical minimum schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Some projects may require additional hours, supporting nights or weekends.

Travel Requirements

• < 25% (training and Customer or Supplier visits).
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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. 

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 accommodations@corning.com