Quality Management Lead

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.

Requisition Number: 75569

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

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. And so much more.

Our Solar business delivers industry‑leading, U.S.

-made solar components. We manufacture hyper‑pure polysilicon, high‑quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Corning is seeking a Quality Systems Lead to own and elevate the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) at our Phoenix, AZ solar manufacturing facility. In this hands‑on, onsite role, you’ll keep our QMS audit‑ready, drive ETQ document control, and partner across Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance and operational discipline. If you enjoy bringing structure to complex environments and influencing outcomes through collaboration, this role offers high visibility and meaningful impact.

• Maintain and continuously improve the site QMS to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with current operations.
• Lead document control in ETQ—routing, approvals, revisions, archival, and user support—and drive process optimization.
• Coordinate internal and external ISO/IEC audits, track findings and corrective actions, and prepare management review inputs.
• Support SAP implementation activities affecting quality processes, records, and controls; partner on cross‑functional change management.
• Manage calibration, reliability testing, lab requests, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Temporary Engineering Change Notice (TECN) documentation for special orders.
• Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual practice; partner with process owners to close them.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in quality systems, document control, or a related quality function.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or technical/industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of QMS principles, ISO‑based quality requirements, and document control practices.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across functions and drive follow‑through without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• 3–5+ years of experience in quality systems or manufacturing quality.
• Hands‑on experience with ETQ or a comparable electronic QMS / document control system.
• Experience supporting SAP or other ERP implementations or transitions.
• Experience leading or supporting internal audits, external ISO audits, and management review.
• Calibration, metrology documentation, and/or MSA experience.
• Familiarity with CAPA, root cause analysis, SPC, and FMEA.
• Industry experience in solar, semiconductor, electronics, or similar high‑tech manufacturing.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career, plus matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, totaling between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on age and years of service.
• 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…