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Quality Engineering Supervisor

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Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location: Manassas, VA, US, 20109

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68442

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.​   

 

​ Come break through with us.  



As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

 

 

Role Purpose

Reporting directly to the Plant Quality Manager, this position leads and supervises the Quality Engineering group to provide team technical support for the manufacturing and business operations, provides quality guidance, product resolution decisions, and statistical problem solving techniques to manufacturing operations and project teams for new product introduction, process improvements, continuous improvements, and validation activities.

This position works closely with other functions within the organization (Quality, Commercial, Operations, Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Marketing) and is responsible for the quality of the product and process for all product lines.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide product team leadership and support including, MRB, customer complaint activities, statistical analysis, validation support, inspection plans, metrology, quality metrics and report functions. Communicate customer feedback to Quality Systems group. Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate corrective action plans.
  • Manages customer complaints process with regards to timelines, customer follow up, etc. to prevent escalation of issues.  Reviews and trends customer complaint data recommending improvement opportunities for all areas of the facility.
  • Assist and/or lead other staff or departments, when necessary, to perform investigations and resolutions of customer complaints and other root cause investigations.
  • Manages the customer technical inquiry process to ensure appropriate and accurate responses regarding Mediatech products and processing ensuring confidential and proprietary information is safeguarded.
  • Participates in Performance Excellence activities to quickly and effectively support improvement initiatives.  
  • Authors and/or performs technical reviews of various technical documentation, SOPs, and specifications. 
  • Supports the establishment of appropriate testing in support of shelf-life determination of products (stability program).
  • Develop and maintain a high level of product, analytical, and process knowledge in both self and staff. Provides training to employees, as needed (new procedures, GMP training, technical training, etc.).
  • Provide Quality Systems support for new and custom product development including authorship/review of quality plans
  • Manages department spending and budgets.

Required Education and Experience

  • Minimum 4-year degree in life sciences, engineering field, or relevant discipline
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience in either an aseptic processing or sterile products manufacturing facility
  • Successful and proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing or quality function
  • Solid computer knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results within quality infrastructure 
  • Demonstrated leadership capability; ability to influence others, act with integrity

Desired Experience

  • Performance Excellence (Six Sigma) Green Belt
  • Familiarity with global regulatory requirements (Canadian, European, Japanese, Chinese)
  • Knowledge of 21 CFR 210/211, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 809.10(a)(2) and ISO 13485:2003
  • Familiarity with US DOT and Hazmat regulations

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $91,936.00 - $126,412.00 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.

 

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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.


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