Material engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Material Specialist

Join us at Corning, 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. With our people, we break through limitations and expectations not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

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.

Role Purpose

The Material Specialist will play an essential role in ensuring accurate planning, procurement, and flow of materials to support solar manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient inventory levels, preventing shortages or obsolescence, and aligning material supply with production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop material demand plans based on production schedules, order reviews, raw material inventory, supplier delivery timelines, and material usage proportions
• Submit purchase requisition lists to procurement with 100% accuracy to support production timelines
• Adjust material demand plans promptly to reflect changes in production schedules, actual delivery performance, and procurement progress
• Monitor material arrivals and address abnormal usage issues to ensure continuous production flow
• Track and analyze inventory data, including inbound, outbound, and stock levels
• Maintain idle raw material value and ensure material turnover
• Prevent shortages, obsolescence, or stockpiling of materials to align inventory with production needs
• Generate and transmit work order material lists with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance with inventory availability and production requirements
• Collaborate to address material related challenges, including obsolete or defective materials caused by order changes, quality issues, or delivery anomalies
• Align inventory management strategies with market price trends to minimize risks of obsolescence and overstocking

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in logistics management, accounting, or economics are preferred. Basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics. Experience: 1-3 years in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment.

Required Skills

• Proficient in office software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Positive working attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with the daily workflow of the quality department

Desired Skills

• More than 5 years' experience working in the solar energy industry, particularly with solar modules or photovoltaic systems
• Familiarity with solar module manufacturing processes, performance testing, and quality standards
• Knowledge of U.S. energy regulations and compliance requirements for solar technologies
• Certifications in solar energy technologies or project management (e.g., NABCEP, PMP)

Soft Skills

• International & multi-culture communication & coordination ability
• Strong ownership of achieving plant goals
• Creative and with strong continuous improvement work
• Excellent presentation and reporting skill
• Ability to change the thinking of others to establish long-term behaviors, norms, culture

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 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.

Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

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. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.