Coherent

Process Engineering Lead

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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in engineering or related field; or 5 years with a Master's; or 3 years with a PhD; or 12 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Proven project management experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Supervisory experience within an engineering or manufacturing setup.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards and quality management systems.
  • Expertise in ceramic material fabrication and machining.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to specifications.
  • Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to achieve project goals.
  • Collaborate across departments including R&D and sales to optimize project outcomes.
  • Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
  • Oversee the design, testing, and development of engineering solutions.
  • Prepare and maintain thorough documentation related to projects.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and quality regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth with guidance from experienced mentors.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teamwork.
  • Exposure to diverse projects in engineering and manufacturing.
  • Flexible working conditions, including office and laboratory environments.
  • Occasional travel for project oversight and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Engineering Leading projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
  • Lead Engineering team with project management, program management, and management of engineering/technician staff.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer, sales, R&D, quality and operations, to ensure project success.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.
  • Oversee the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards.


Education & Experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience (12 years of related job experience without a degree).
  • Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience in engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.

• Knowledge of ceramic material fabrication, machining, design, CNC programing, and advanced metrology.

Skills & Other Requirements
  • Experience in ceramic fabrication and machining
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Solves diverse problems with high-level analysis
  • Makes accurate detailed work plans for moderately complex systems/projects; may take lead role in planning and executing tasks; able to work many complex tasks simultaneously; able to plan resource requirements for task completion.
  • Prepares written documents and reviews others' work; present to customers for review; can organize and direct group meetings.
  • Proactively takes actions to address customer needs and issues.
  • Regularly works independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Identifies developmental opportunities and champions corrective actions.

Working Conditions
  • Office and laboratory environments.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.
  • All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.


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

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