Program Quality Analyst, ERP Transformation

Requisition Number: 67907

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

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.​   

​ Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Purpose of Position

Corning has sponsored a multi-year program to move our businesses & staff groups from a varied list of ERPs to SAP S/4 Hana.   The Program’s Quality group is focused on supporting and improving the ERP Transformation Program’s Execution processes.   Our approach to Quality includes both the approach to continuous improvement of our ERP solution:  S/4Hana, MDG, GTS, GRC, Interfaces, etc. as well as the execution of the projects (methodology and execution) to transform each Corning Site/Group from their legacy ERP to SAP while meeting customer, applicable regulatory, and Corporate Compliance requirements.  A program quality analyst will lead and/or support our continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost and risk.   The analyst will be responsible for working with and improving the data in our development tools, identifying root cause of identified issues, and improvements to the processes, reporting and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Use data to assess & improve our ability to meet customer expectations, applicable regulatory and Corporate Compliance requirements.
• Support the maintenance of our ERP Quality Systems to ensure compliance with IT policies and standards to enable ERP program execution.
• Define and support improvement initiatives to resolve known quality issues, reduce variability and introduce new processes/tools to improve efficiency.
• Develop methods/metrics to evaluate and continuously improve process capability and effectiveness.

Travel/Work Hour Requirements:    Minimal travel & Evening meetings may be required depending on objectives.

Required Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree with technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality or Engineering
• Strong Communication skills, ability to effectively communicate and interact with others across various cross-functional teams
• Flexibility; ability to work in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
• Tactical /analytical thinking; problem solving with ability to extract or connect themes / conclusions across datasets
• Experience with Data analysis utilizing digital tools to understand and present information to explain the situation
• Self-motivated, high sense of urgency

Desired Education and Skills

• Knowledge and familiarity of internal (and external) manufacturing specifications, process capability, quality systems, and quality architecture development.
• Project management skills and experience successfully delivering projects
• Organization skills
• Understanding of, ideally certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing systems.
• Desire to learn new technologies and leverage the tool’s capabilities to work differently
• Knowledge of IT systems and software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of ERP systems, specifically SAP S/4 Hana
• Experience in New Business Development, specifically in scaling a quality system and culture
• Ability to communicate to various levels of leadership and key stakeholders both written and verbal

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $100,259.00 - $137,857.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.