Quality Specialist

Jobtome; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) matching up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and wellness programs

Long-term incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Quality Specialist to provide hands-on support in Solar Module manufacturing, ensuring product quality and process compliance. The role demands weekend coverage and close collaboration with Operations, Quality Engineering, and Process Engineering to sustain improvements and documentation.

Responsibilities include inspections, testing, nonconformance investigations, and support for audits, with a focus on quality records, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and continuous

Formación

• 2+ years in quality, manufacturing, inspection, or similar technical environment.
• Basic understanding of quality-control and quality-assurance principles.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing, and data collection per procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient in documenting inspection results and corrective actions.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine inspections and quality checks of materials, processes, and products.
• Monitor production to identify quality concerns and nonconformances.
• Document testing results including EL, IV, visual and other quality tests.
• Support investigations of nonconforming product and corrective actions.
• Assist with audits and maintain quality records on the manufacturing floor.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Educación

Associate degree in Engineering/Quality discipline

Herramientas

Excel

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Requisition Number: 79402 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. Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking a Quality Specialist to provide hands-on quality support within our Solar Module manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for monitoring product and process quality, performing inspections and testing, identifying nonconforming conditions, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement. The Quality Specialist will work closely with Operations, Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and other manufacturing teams to help ensure products and processes meet established quality requirements. This position provides quality support directly on the manufacturing floor and requires a schedule that includes weekend coverage.

Work Schedule

The primary schedule for this position is Friday through Monday, 6:00 a.M. to 4:30 p.M. This position is specifically intended to provide weekend Quality coverage in support of Solar Module manufacturing operations. Some schedule flexibility, extended hours, or additional coverage may be required based on production, staffing, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and quality checks of incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products.
• Monitor production processes to identify quality concerns, deviations, defects, or nonconforming conditions.
• Perform and document applicable product and process testing, including EL, IV, visual/appearance, and other Solar Modular quality tests as required.
• Review inspection and test results and escalation quality concerns according to established procedures.
• Support investigation of nonconforming product and assist with containment, disposition, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Assist Quality Engineering and manufacturing teams with investigations related to internal quality issues and customer concerns.
• Track corrective actions and help verify that identified improvements are implemented and sustained.
• Support internal and external quality audits, including preparation of quality records and documentation.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection results, audit information, nonconformance documentation, and corrective-action records.
• Support updates to quality procedures, work instructions, inspection criteria, and other controlled documentation.
• Collect and analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PFMEA, Control Plan, and other quality activities as applicable.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on continuous improvement activities focused on quality, yield, scrap reduction, process consistency, and customer requirements.
• Provide quality-related guidance and training to manufacturing employees on inspection requirements, quality standards, and established procedures.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or another related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, inspection, testing, or another related technical environment.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing quality-control and quality-assurance principles.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing, and data collection according to established procedures and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product or process abnormalities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results, quality issues, and corrective-action information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other manufacturing teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing-floor environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in solar module, wafer, semiconductor, electronics, glass, or other technically complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing EL, IV, visual inspection, dimensional inspection, or other manufacturing quality testing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other manufacturing Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, 5 Why, 8D, or root-cause analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing or quality systems such as MES.
• Experience using Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or other data-analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting audits, nonconforming material processes, corrective actions, or manufacturing quality investigations.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $58,236.00 - $80,075.00 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

• 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, 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 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.

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 [e-mail]?subject=Corning%20Accommodations .