Quality Program Manager-Supplier Quality

Requisition Number: 71685

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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
Seeking a strategic and globally minded Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality initiatives across direct materials and contract manufacturing partners. This role will be instrumental in standardizing global quality processes, driving supplier performance, and leading an global team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supplier quality, global experience, new product introduction experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across regions.

Key Responsibilities
Global Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop a global supplier quality team.
• Define and execute a strategic roadmap for supplier quality.
• Champion a culture of quality and accountability across the supply base.

Supplier Quality Management

• Oversee qualification, auditing, and monitoring of direct material and contract manufacturing suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers meet Corning's quality standards, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures for supplier-related issues.

Process Standardization & Governance

• Develop, implement, and reinforce standardized global processes for supplier quality management. (PQA4CMS, COQ4CMS, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Development, KPI management, etc)
• Integrate quality systems, documentation, and reporting across all regions and supplier types.
• Collaborate with global team members to ensure process compliance.

Performance & Risk Management

• Establish and track supplier KPIs, scorecards, and quality metrics to include Quality 2.0.
• Support Global Sourcing team with Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Point of contact for plant escalation of high impact supplier related quality issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Global Sourcing, Engineering (Technology, Product, Process), Plant Quality, and External Manufacturing teams to align supplier quality goals and expectations.
• Support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in quality management to include 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, i.e. ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and/or TL9000

Travel

• Required up to 25%.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Certified Green Belt or Black Belt
• Project Management experience

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• 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.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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