Coherent

Quality Manager

Coherent$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering
  • 3 years minimum in an AS9100 certified manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Statistical analysis skills and audit expertise
  • Familiarity with Advanced Quality Management and ISO 9001, AS9100 systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor quality control plans for Ion Implantation and Disk Refurbishment
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions across teams
  • Collaborate with engineers on process performance and audits
  • Analyze quality metrics and implement improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate records and reports while supporting production

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Support for maintaining compliance with quality standards
  • Access to comprehensive training programs for skill enhancement
  • Collaborative work environment promoting teamwork and communication
  • Engagement with senior leaders and cross-functional teams on quality initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and monitor quality control plans for both Ion Implantation and Disk Refurbishment
  • Lead root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, FMEA, CAR processes)
  • Drive corrective action and preventive actions with cross functional teams
  • Collaborate with process and equipment engineers on implanter performance
  • Collaborate with Disk Refurbishment Technician on tool performance
  • Analyze quality metrics
  • Lead initiatives to enhance process capabilities
  • Auditing of suppliers
  • Performs internal audits against the quality system
  • Supports all Aerospace QMS audits
  • Alignment with global II-VI quality processes is maintained
  • All records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time
  • Positive collaboration with other departments is maintained
  • COQ, and KPI assessments are current and improvement opportunities/actions are completed
  • Production and administrative departments are supported
  • Measurable goals are deployed to increase quality, lower cost and increase speed of execution
  • Measurements for quality systems are developed, implemented, and monitored
  • Quality trends are monitored with reaction plans implemented for unacceptable measurements
  • Nonconformities are reduced
  • Company policy is followed regarding all safety, health and environmental regulations.
  • Relevant Company Technology Control Plan, IP, and IT procedures are understood and executed.
  • A quality work environment with good housekeeping standards is maintained
  • Interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, and good communications are demonstrated
  • Role model for the II-VI ICARE values


Education & Experience
  • 3-7 years Quality Engineering
  • 3 years minimum in an AS9100 certified manufacturing company
  • Able to work within Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email


Skills
  • Able to balance financial and quality objectives
  • Statistical expertise
  • Audit expertise
  • Able to solve complex problems using intuition, induction, deduction, analysis of data, and complex quality tools
  • Experience with Advanced Quality Management and knowledge of various quality systems, especially ISO 9001, and AS9100.
  • Able to build an AS9100 compliant QMS to merge with existing ISO 9001 systems
  • Able to think critically and able to improve elements of the Aerospace Quality System to remove waste of time and dollars, while increasing quality performance
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to comprehend (including technical concepts) and communicate with Senior Leaders, customers, and department heads
  • Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
  • Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency


Working Conditions
  • Office Environment


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 Coherent 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.

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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