Coherent

Assembly Engineering Supervisor

Coherent • $95K — $115K *
Budd Lake, NJ 07828In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience, with 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in precision assembly, optics, or laser systems in a high-tech environment.
  • Strong understanding of production planning and quality systems.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations for laser component production.
  • Develop and execute production schedules based on demand.
  • Monitor key manufacturing metrics such as productivity and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure efficient use of labor and resources in manufacturing.
  • Drive capacity planning to support business growth.
  • Manage and develop supervisors and production teams.
  • Establish performance objectives and conduct regular reviews.

Benefits

  • Support workforce development through training and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive process improvements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily manufacturing operations for laser component and subassembly production.
  • Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Monitor key manufacturing metrics including productivity, yield, scrap, throughput, and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and facility resources.
  • Drive capacity planning and resource allocation to support business growth.
  • Manage, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production associates.
  • Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Support workforce development through training and succession planning.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Ensure adherence to documented manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
  • Utilize KPI data and operational metrics to drive decision-making.
  • Support automation and manufacturing technology improvements.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Experience in precision assembly, optics, photonics, laser systems, electronics, or similar high-tech manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and manufacturing operations.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in laser, photonics, optical assembly, fiber optics, or electro-optical component manufacturing.
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
  • Knowledge of cleanroom manufacturing operations.
  • Strong engineering background with a solid understanding of laser crystals and laser assemblies.
  • Hands-on experience with laser alignment and crystal assembly processes.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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