About this role

Corning

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Corning is one of the worlda0s 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 whata0s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations a0 0a0 not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

a0At 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.

a0Come break through with us.

Corninga0s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose

Responsible for ensuring customer quality requirements are understood, communicated, and met throughout the manufacturing and delivery process. This role serves as the main quality contact for customers, addressing quality concerns, leading problem-solving activities, and coordinating corrective actions to prevent recurrence. This position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and sales teams to drive improvements that reduce defects, improve response time, and strengthen customer confidence. Responsible for leading and participating on project teams to develop new products and new manufacturing technology to reduce cost, increase capacity and improve process capability.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Quality:
- Manage customer specifications, CSRs, document control, PPAPs, inspections, audits, complaints, and corrective actions.
- Ensure current customer requirements are converted into approved manufacturing specifications.
- Partner with QA, engineering, operations, product engineering, and account teams to meet customer quality requirements.
- Apply QMS, PQA, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ETQ CAPA, and MOC practices.
Measurement Quality:
- Maintain MSA systems and develop inspection/testing methods for product and equipment precision and accuracy.
- Conduct QA testing and statistical analysis of nonconforming products/materials, including cost and responsibility review.
- Provide second-level support for the Erwin ceramics lab.
New Products:
- Lead new product introduction, experiments, process control, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer.
- Improve quality, yield, cost, capacity, and capability with engineering and operations teams.

Travel

Less than 5%. Schedule: Monday-Friday, typically 8 AM-5 PM; flexibility as needed.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor of Science engineering degree such as materials, chemical, and/or mechanical
At least 7-10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing
Minimum of 5 years in a quality engineering role
ISO 9001 work experience
Excellent with data analysis software and techniques, including Excel, MiniTab, Pi, Access, JMP, etc.
Strong statistics and analytical skills (MSAs, gage R&R, bias studies)
Performance Excellence certified green belt and/or black belt

Required Skills:

Excellent leadership skills, ability to work at all levels of the organization, continuously mentor, coach or teach
Critical decision-making skills, manage to SOP, trouble shoot and act under pressure
Understands financial measures of manufacturing success and effectiveness
Ability to drive to root cause analysis, solve problems and direct engineering solutions
Ability to understand and own multiple areas in the plant and prioritize
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once

Experiences/Education - Desired

Active listener
Technical curiosity by asking questions and seeking deeper understanding of new technology or in areas of technical gaps
Act quickly and decisively
Ability to communicate in all directions effectively

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,042.00 - $130,683.00 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.

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, Corninga0s 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. Thata0s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.