Job Description

Requisition Number: 44450

Corning is one of the worlds 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 peoples lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Cornings Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Position Summary:

Manage the internal HD quality specifications for the Diesel Business. Ensure that the customer requirements are understood and communicated to the appropriate internal organizations. Manage the DN quality lab and complete lot release for all products.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

* Supervise 8-10 direct reports including union and salaried positions
* Review and accept new product specifications into the plant. Verify that the Plant can meet the proposed specifications. Interact with Applications Engineers when specifications changes are necessary and or Plant New Product team when improved capability is needed to meet Customer Specification
* Maintain Product Specifications in the Plant I/T systems, setting up new products and change established products as necessary
* Monitor Physical Property Test results. Engage subject matter experts as necessary to determine disposition of potentially non-conforming ware.
* Act as Quality Receiver for new products, processes, and equipment
* Supervise small lab for Product Functional Testing and Lot release and monitor lab capacity and set priorities
* Develop detailed understanding of product defects to act as Subject Matter Expert, be willing to make decisions on potentially nonconforming ware taking into account Customer and Internal Specifications and be able to effectively communicate those decisions to Production Operators.
* Owner of Defect Definitions and Internal Manufacturing Specifications
* Develop understanding of Plant Systems and be able to take actions to effectively contain potentially non-conforming product
* Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
* Define and maintain Internal Manufacturing Specifications
* Ensure product lot release timing meets required ship dates
* Approve/Sign all Plant PDCs
* Approve/Sign all Plant Experiments
* Verify Impact of all Calibration Out of Tolerance (OOTs)
* Facilitate Plant Monthly Metrics review
* Supports various process improvement projects plantwide.

Educational & Experience requirements:

* Minimum of Bachelors Degree in a Technical Field (Engineering or Statistics preferred)
* 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality

Required Skills:

* Familiarity with Quality Systems, audits, ISO, IATF Certifications
* Management skills the ability to lead, motivate, and build a cohesive team
* Familiarity with product specifications Structured problem-solving skills to drive to root cause
* Solid communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
* Self-starter; ability to drive projects to closure
* High attention to detail

Desired Skills:

* Able to appreciate and work cross culturally
* Able to develop, maintain and leverage internal/external network
* Willing and able to engage in constructive conflict to achieve results
* Supervisory experience in a union/non-union manufacturing facility

Soft Skills:

* Demonstrates integrity; inspires trust; Inspires confidence
* Moves the needle (self-starter, strong work ethic, Strong results orientation)
* Adept at effectively sorting through ambiguity to develop executable plans
* Strong data orientation; inquisitive
* Highly organized
* Quick learner

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning