Quality Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 91,649 - 126,018; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) match

Health & wellness

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer requirements across the supply chain. You will lead supplier quality activities, support process improvements, and drive cost reductions while applying data-driven decision making.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with GSM, engineering, and supplier teams, with emphasis on metrology, inspection, and quality architecture development.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Engineering or Science; transferable experience.
• 7+ years in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Quality in ISO 9001/AS9100 location.

Responsibilities

• Led supplier quality activities to ensure ISO and customer requirements.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive actions for internal and supplier issues.
• Support supplier qualification and ongoing supplier management.
• Provide quality engineering support for QC and metrology and inspections.
• Perform data analysis for improvement projects and monthly metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement and AS9100/Nadcap initiatives.
• Develop and audit supplier performance.
• Provide operations support to resolve on‑floor product quality issues.
• Collaborate with process/product engineering on key attributes to define control strategies.
• Contribute to product quality architecture creation.

Skills

Decision-making

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

ISO management

MS Office

Education

BS/MS in Engineering or Science

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SPC XL

Power BI

PI

Job description

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. Join us.

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.

Company Focus Areas

• 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.
• Perform data analysis as needed for improvement projects or provide support to other groups we may require assistance with data analysis. Some analytics may require a periodic report such as monthly metrics or Management Review.
• Participates in efforts for continuous improvement in quality, manufacturing, and cost reduction for the site, as well as projects to support the plant’s AS9100 certification and Nadcap accreditation.
• Use risk‑based approach to develop and improve quality management systems and make product quality decisions.
• Develop, audit and continuously monitor supplier performance.
• Provide support to operations to resolve product quality issues on the production floor in real time.
• Work with process and product engineering teams regarding key product attributes to develop appropriate control strategies and feedback loops to make sure product attributes perform as expected.
• Facilitate efforts in understanding processes, capability, and product quality architecture.
• Be an active participant in the creation of product quality architecture.

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.

Salary range: $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.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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, Corning’s 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. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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].