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Quality Program Manager-Supplier Quality

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Date: Oct 31, 2025

Location: Strykow, Lodzkie, PL, 95-010

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71666

 

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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 a 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:

  • Lead and develop a global supplier quality team while champion a culture of quality and accountability across the supply base.
  • Oversee qualification, auditing, and monitoring of direct material and contract manufacturing suppliers.
  • Develop, implement, and reinforce standardized global processes for supplier quality management. (PQA4CMS, COQ4CMS, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Development, KPI management, etc)
  • Establish and track supplier KPIs, scorecards, and quality metrics to include Quality 2.0.
  • Partner with Global Sourcing, Engineering (Technology, Product, Process), Plant Quality, and External Manufacturing teams to align supplier quality goals and expectations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management or related field (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

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certified Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Project Management experience
 

 

 

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