Coherent

Optical Manufacturing Engineering Sr Manager

Coherent • $120K — $150K *
Budd Lake, NJ 07828In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Masters in manufacturing engineering or equivalent, preferably in optics or lasers
  • 15+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's; or 12 years with a Master's; or PhD with 9 years experience
  • SolidWorks design and simulations skills
  • Hands-on experience in optical shop and CNC programming
  • Knowledge of fabrication, polishing of optical components, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and design manufacturing processes for complex optical components
  • Design tools and fixtures to enhance manufacturing processes
  • Identify technical solutions to minimize human error in manufacturing
  • Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for prototypes
  • Collaborate with senior managers to define strategic plans and objectives
  • Oversee operational decision-making to achieve performance goals
  • Drive cross-functional issue resolution and program management

Benefits

  • Adherence to safety procedures and environmental standards
  • Commitment to quality management systems (ISO 9000, 9001, 14001)
  • Culture fostering integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and enthusiasm
  • Opportunities for professional growth with a focus on employee excellence
  • A stable and engaging work environment at a leading company in the optical field
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and design manufacturing process of complex optical components utilizing existing equipment and technologies, or implementing new cost-efficient approach.
  • Design tools and fixtures to improve or stream line manufacturing process.
  • Defining best technical solutions to mitigate the human factor influences of the process.
  • Troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for prototype units through development to the production process
  • Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
  • Makes final decisions on operational matters and ensures operations effective achievement of objectives.
  • Drives program and issue resolutions cross functionally .
  • Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
    • Decisions may impact across other functions within the division or globally.
  • Creating and maintaining project documentation and communicating information at project status meetings.
  • Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company.
  • Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods..

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of the optical components. Knowledge of crystal fabrication a +
  • Proven experience as optician for various crystal processing procedures
  • SolidWorks design and simulations skills
  • Hands on experience in optical shop
    • CNC programming.
      • Utilizing microscopes, interferometers, and laser measurement setup.
  • Proven experience in OneNote, Microsoft Office, Oracle, or similar software
  • Six Sigma, C-Lean, and 5S knowledge a must.

Education
  • Masters in manufacturing engineering or equivalent, including in experience with optics and material engineering
  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 9 years experience; or equivalent experience


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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