Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Requisition Number: 72915

 

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Strong work-ethic to support multi-year Outsourced/Contract Manufacturing Quality roadmap

• Ensure product integrity by the execution of the product quality architecture strategy
• Lead or facilitate measurement system analysis for CTQ at either contract manufacturer location or remotely
• Calculate process capability by use of extensive and meaningful data from contract manufacturer’s process
• Create and execute action plans to address deficiencies found at contract manufacturers measurement systems
• Create and execute action plans to address CTQ process capabilities under capability targets
• Capture and analyze data related to performance indicators for internal/external process, regarding Quality and service
• Perform Quality Systems, Process and Product Audits, using applicable Quality Standards and specifications– to ensure that processes comply with Corning Quality Requirements.
• Lead customer notifcation investigation determining root causes and implementing and/or coordinating the implementation of effective corrective/preventive actions that protect customer and the business
• Support customer audits
• Establish, track and achieve Quality metrics; Strong analytical skills
• Lead/manage projects/improvement events
• Support and improve existing Supplier Management programs through mentoring, training offerings, and dynamic idea generation
• Collaborate with the various Corning Outsource and Contract Manufacturing Managers to eliminate waste and therefore eliminate risk
• Provide periodic progress updates on execution of the roadmap

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in engineering (preferred electrical, mechanical, industrial, measurement and control)
• 5+ years progressively responsible roles in technology, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and/or quality
• Proven experience achieving significant improvements through others
• Certified DMAIC Green Belt preferred
• Deep knowledge in Lean methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Kaizen Events, and Error-proofing)
• Deep knowledge of PQA methodologies
• Deep knowledge in New Product Introductions

Desired Qualifications

• Certified DMAIC Black Belt
• Experience in leading projects involving multiple groups (e.g. Technology, Manufacturing, Division Engineering, PLM, Customer Experience, Freight Forwarder, etc.)
• Experience in identifying systemic issues from multiple months/years of data
• Experience in training others on problem solving methods
• Knowledge of ERP/QMS platforms (SAP, ETQ, SharePoint, Windchill)

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