Quality Specialist, IQA

Corning•Phoenix, AZ

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers. Corning is searching for an experienced Quality Control & Assurance Specialist to help ensure our photovoltaic modules meet the highest standards and deliver superior performance to our customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or higher in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control/assurance, preferably in solar or electronics manufacturing or related field
Proficiency in quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, and MSA.
Experience with IQA processes—including monitoring, feedback, standardization, and continuous improvement
Familiar with IQA procedures and best practices
Experience in lab/reliability testing—focused on measuring performance and collecting data (Solar Lab experience a plus)
Familiarity with ISO9001 and photovoltaic manufacturing standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MES software.
Proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

Mandarin/Chinese is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections of materials, processes, and finished products to ensure adherence to strict quality standards.
Monitor production activities to identify and resolve deviations or non-conformities.
Perform and analyze quality tests (EL, IV, and visual appearance) for photovoltaic modules.
Investigate customer complaints and coordinate cross-functionally to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Track and report on improvement measures to prevent recurrence of issues.
Assist with internal and external quality audits, including ISO9001 and customer-specific certifications.
Ensure all processes meet regulatory and customer requirements; support preparations for factory inspections.
Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
Collaborate with multiple departments to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate quality records, including inspection reports, audit findings, and corrective action plans.
Update and revise quality documentation in response to process or product changes.
Deliver quality training to production staff to improve awareness and adherence to standards.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to enhance our quality systems.