Quality Assurance Section Supervisor

Requisition Number: 69912

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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.  ​ 

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.​  

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Purpose of the Position: Provide direction and leadership to the QA department. Supervise the team leaders that manage the quality inspector teams across multiple shifts. Define and implement improvements within operations, including lean, operational excellence, increased technical skills, safety projects and performance gains. Drives inspection performance leads team engagement and ensures alignment with plant milestones and long-term operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise QA Team Leaders ensuring proper coordination, coverage and inspector performance.
• Establish daily and weekly expectations, monitor execution and hold team accountable for timely and accurate inspection deliverables.
• Support the onboarding development and engagement of new QA inspectors ensuring structured training and qualification are completed.
• Actively coach team leaders to grow leadership capability, foster consistency and reinforce a culture of quality and accountability.
• Work to achieve cost, quality, health, and safety objectives across multiple shifts.
• Execute the plant objectives at the tactical level focused on continuous improvement.
• Communicate and report quality performance metrics to production teams, plant operations staff and functional leaders.
• Build effective relations with plant support groups.
• Ensure team executes documented operating procedures and follows established document control protocols.
• Ensure the protection of Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP).

Education & Experience

• BS (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Leadership experience in functional or project roles(s)
• 7+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Greenbelt/DMAIC certification
• Lean Manufacturing techniques and knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting (budget tracking/spending)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $112,328.00 - $154,451.00 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.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.    
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

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 [email protected] .