Supplier Quality Engineer

Requisition Number: 78580

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting supplier quality management to ensure that products, direct materials, and raw materials produced by Corning suppliers meet defined quality standards. This role will work with suppliers, Corning receiving plants, GSM, engineering, and cross-functional quality teams to monitor supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance, support supplier audits, and help ensure supplier compliance with Corning quality requirements and applicable standards.
• Work with suppliers to identify and resolve quality issues using structured problem-solving methods, statistical analysis, and basic Six Sigma tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to improve quality, reduce defects, and strengthen supply chain performance.
• Support supplier development activities by communicating quality requirements, following up on action plans, and monitoring supplier performance trends.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to confirm process capability and compliance with quality requirements.