Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Date: Oct 7, 2024

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65235

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• 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

Location: Hemlock, MI

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Purpose of the Position: Lead projects to strengthen the Product Quality Architecture within the plant. Drive efforts to support customer complaints and drive the implementation of effective corrective actions. Support PQA certification initiatives for the plant and lead projects to meet those goals. Provide support for daily quality product dispositions for all plant processes.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree in engineering

0-3 years of experience in a technical, quality, or manufacturing role

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to develop and use database queries

Excellent organizational 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

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Desired Skills

Project management experience

Six Sigma training. A Green or Black Belt certification would be preferred

Statistical Process Control

Experience with ISO 9001 or similar certification process

Soft Skills

Ability to work within a team environment (strong team player)

Proven self-starter – able to effectively manage high levels of uncertainty and change

Good written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with product specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Conduct incoming, in-process, and final product inspections to verify conformance to quality standards, identifying and addressing non-conformities or deviations as needed.

Perform internal audits of manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to assess compliance with quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address audit findings, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and drive continuous improvement in quality systems and processes.

Utilize statistical tools and techniques, such as SPC charts, Pareto analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA), to monitor process performance, analyze quality data, and identify trends or patterns.

Establish control plans and quality control limits to ensure consistency and reliability of manufacturing processes, minimizing variability and defects.

Establish supplier quality requirements, evaluate supplier performance, and conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive supplier quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall supply chain quality and reliability.

Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and waste elimination through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Implement quality improvement projects, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping exercises to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize product quality.

Serve as a primary point of contact for customer quality issues, complaints, or inquiries, facilitating timely resolution, investigation, and corrective action implementation.

Work Hours

Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)

Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $62,764.00 – $86,301.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​ Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Saginaw