Corning Incorporated
Quality Program Manager-Supplier Quality
Corning Incorporated, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Quality Program Manager – Supplier Quality
Join Corning Inc. as a strategic and globally minded Supplier Quality Program Manager. The role leads supplier quality initiatives across direct materials and contract manufacturing partners, standardizes global quality processes, drives supplier performance, and leads a global team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a global supplier quality team while championing a culture of quality and accountability across the supply base.
Oversee qualification, auditing, and monitoring of direct material and contract manufacturing suppliers.
Develop, implement, and reinforce standardized global processes for supplier quality management (PQA4CMS, COQ4CMS, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Development, KPI management, etc).
Establish and track supplier KPIs, scorecards, and quality metrics to include Quality 2.0.
Partner with Global Sourcing, Engineering (Technology, Product, Process), Plant Quality, and External Manufacturing teams to align supplier quality goals and expectations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management or related field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in quality management including supplier quality management; ideal industries include automotive, aerospace, fiber optics, telecommunications, or advanced manufacturing.
Proven success in leading global teams and driving strategic initiatives.
Strong statistical and process control knowledge.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement and problem‑solving methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, TL9000).
Desired Qualifications
Certified Green Belt or Black Belt.
Project Management experience.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $134,306 to $184,671 per year for full‑time status, based on job‑related factors and location.
Benefits
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions and matching 401(k) contributions.
Health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Recognition program celebrating success and rewarding 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. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a global supplier quality team while championing a culture of quality and accountability across the supply base.
Oversee qualification, auditing, and monitoring of direct material and contract manufacturing suppliers.
Develop, implement, and reinforce standardized global processes for supplier quality management (PQA4CMS, COQ4CMS, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Development, KPI management, etc).
Establish and track supplier KPIs, scorecards, and quality metrics to include Quality 2.0.
Partner with Global Sourcing, Engineering (Technology, Product, Process), Plant Quality, and External Manufacturing teams to align supplier quality goals and expectations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management or related field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in quality management including supplier quality management; ideal industries include automotive, aerospace, fiber optics, telecommunications, or advanced manufacturing.
Proven success in leading global teams and driving strategic initiatives.
Strong statistical and process control knowledge.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement and problem‑solving methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, TL9000).
Desired Qualifications
Certified Green Belt or Black Belt.
Project Management experience.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $134,306 to $184,671 per year for full‑time status, based on job‑related factors and location.
Benefits
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions and matching 401(k) contributions.
Health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Recognition program celebrating success and rewarding 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. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.
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