Quality Supervisor - Phoenix, AZ

Requisition Number: 50552

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

康宁公司成功通过持续投资在R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Scope of Position:

• Reporting directly to the plant quality manager, this position promotes a culture of quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout a high-tech plant environment that is a leader in the global advanced optics and semiconductor manufacturing arena. Production environments include optical fabrication, thin film coating, mechanical fabrication, and precision assembly
• This position is responsible for effective application and development of the plant quality management systems (QMS) and associated improvement efforts through significant individual contributions and leadership of a team of technicians and designers focused on performing in both mature stage manufacturing and new product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support plant production in a multi-shift environment by supervising a team of quality inspectors to maintain and advance key aspects of the plant QMS with focus on organizational change, document control / life cycle management, and drafting / design standards
• Lead projects aimed at continuous improvement and reducing manufacturing variability; project teams will include technical members from peripheral groups (operations, information technology, engineering, development, supply chain, etc.)
• Work with plant quality manager and extended staff to set and implement short- and long-term objectives aimed at achieving plant goals around safety, quality, production, and cost
• Implement relevant aspects of the plant quality roadmap
• Collaborate with document life cycle/system supplier and power users to trouble shoot higher level technical problems affecting plant and develop strategies for more efficient operation
• Assist and support in maintaining relevant quality system registrations (ISO9000) and AS91000 standards
• Perform technical reviews of various documentation, SOPs, and specifications, including providing leadership during new drawing and document package releases, as well as changes to existing packages
• Oversee validation of changes to existing products and processes where form, fit, function, or regulatory compliance potentially impacts internal manufacturing or external customers
• Provide leadership for key aspects of the QMS to ensure they are effective and aligned with internal and external customer expectations, corporate requirements, and industry specific standards
• Assign objectives and projects to team; provide guidance on project priority to ensure team is focused on the appropriate project if conflicts arise
• Assure growth in talent and capability of group, including self
• Build an effective network including engineering, operations, commercial, division quality, global supply management, end customers, and suppliers
• Translate customer requirements into quality standards and daily work activities

Education & Experience:

• We require a B.S. in Engineering, Quality, or other will be considered
• We are seeking 6+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5+ years quality, engineering or operations experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Performance Excellence experience preferable Green Belt certified in a methodology (DMAIC, 6-Sigma, Lean)
• Data analysis skills use JMP / Minitab to chart and interpret data to make decisions / understand relationships.
• Strong knowledge base in all aspects of Quality including validation, calibration, and quality control.
• Concise communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office tools, electronic document management and ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt leadership and project management style to fit a variety of manufacturing phases encompassing early stage concept design to manufacturing ramps and mature full-scale production
• Ability to work collaboratively in a heavily matrixed team environment demonstrating strong facilitation skills, ability to compromise, yet hold true to internal standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead direct reports, providing clear direction and establishing expectations
• Successful and proven supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to interact with internal and external suppliers and customers to resolve concerns
• Excellent technical capability and ability to learn quickly

Desired Skills:

• 工作的机械设计知识and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Database programming and querying skills
• Ability to develop powerful spreadsheets

Hours of Work:

• 8AM-5PM typical over two shift operation. Schedule should be flexible to allow for occasional interaction across multiple shifts from 6AM to 11PM.

Travel:

• Less than 10%

Required to sign a covenant not to compete.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning offers a competitive salary, vacation, pension, and family medical leave.

Are you ready to start an exciting career with Corning, Inc.? Apply today!

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