Coherent

Lead Engineer, Quality

Coherent$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years in an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing company.
  • ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification preferred.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement quality control plans compliant with IATF 16949 standards.
  • Create strategies for cost reduction and enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Apply quality methodologies like APQP, FMEA, and SPC.
  • Facilitate quality audits and implement corrective actions based on findings.
  • Organize training sessions related to the Quality Management System.
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure product quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive career development platform.
  • Stability and longevity in employment.
  • Opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
  • Rewards for excellence and hard work.
  • Adherence to values promoting integrity and respect.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures to be compliant with IATF 16949 standard;
  • Working on strategies resulting in cost reduction, profit improvement, elimination of waste, increasing speed of execution, employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction;
  • Supporting the application of quality tools and methods, such as APQP, FMEA and SPC;
  • Supporting other quality processes such as change control, material review board, RMA;
  • Performing and responding to quality audits and facilitate corrective action and process improvements based upon audit results;
  • Planning, promoting, and organizing training on all aspects of the QMS;
  • Assisting production and engineering personnel to ensure delivery of quality products.

Education & Experience
  • BS in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering.
  • 3 years minimum in an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing company.
  • ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification is desirable.

Skills
  • Experience with Advanced Quality Management and knowledge of various quality systems, especially ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate projects and achieve results
  • Hands-on experience with APQP, FMEA and Control Plan, SPC; experience in Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM techniques.
  • Able to build an IATF 16949 compliant QMS to merge with existing ISO 9001 system
  • Able to think critically and able to improve elements of the Automotive Quality System to remove waste of time and dollars, while increasing quality performance.
  • Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and finding solutions.
  • Experience in data collection and analysis such as process capability studies and analysis of DOE data. Able to serves as a technical resource on quality related issues across the business unit.
  • Strong computer skills and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Working Conditions
  • 8-hour shift: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
  • Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, willingness to work off-core-hours, travel, and so forth.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work at computer

ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
  • Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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