About this role
Job title: Quality Systems Lead
About the Role Corning is seeking a Quality Systems Lead to own and elevate the site's Quality Management System (QMS) at the Phoenix, AZ solar manufacturing facility. This onsite, hands-on role drives document control in ETQ, ensures audit readiness, and collaborates across Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance and operational discipline.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and continuously improve the site QMS to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with current operations
- Lead document control in ETQ — routing, approvals, revisions, archival, and user support — and drive process optimization
- Coordinate internal and external ISO/IEC audits, track findings and corrective actions, and prepare management review inputs
- Support SAP implementation activities affecting quality processes, records, and controls; partner on cross-functional change management
- Manage calibration, reliability testing, lab requests, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Temporary Engineering Change Notice (TECN) documentation for special orders
- Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual practice; partner with process owners to close them
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in quality systems, document control, or a related quality function
- Experience working in a manufacturing or technical/industrial environment
- Working knowledge of QMS principles, ISO-based quality requirements, and document control practices
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across functions and drive follow-through without direct authority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
- 3-5+ years of experience in quality systems or manufacturing quality
- Hands-on experience with ETQ or a comparable electronic QMS / document control system
- Experience supporting SAP or other ERP implementations or transitions
- Experience leading or supporting internal audits, external ISO audits, and management review
- Calibration, metrology documentation, and/or MSA experience
- Familiarity with CAPA, root cause analysis, SPC, and FMEA
- Industry experience in solar, semiconductor, electronics, or similar high-tech manufacturing
Compensation & Benefits
- This position is supported by Corning's total compensation and benefits package, with emphasis on health and wellness and financial security.