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.
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].
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.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years Quality Engineering experience
- Minimum 3 years in an AS9100 certified manufacturing company
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Email
- Statistical expertise and experience using statistical quality tools
- Audit expertise and experience performing internal and supplier audits
- Experience with advanced quality management systems and tools (FMEA, 8D, CAPA/CAR)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 and ability to build/merge AS9100-compliant QMS
- Ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual)
- Compliance with applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
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