Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Coherent Corp.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer in our growing Newark, Delaware facility where we produce ceramic composite materials and manufacture products from these advanced materials for the thermal management, defense, industrial, optics and semiconductor industries. This role works closely with our internal production teams as well as customers and vendors to ensure our highly technical products meet unique customer specifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect, review and analyze data collected within inspection
• Create, post and communicate metrics
• Participate and contribute in meetings focused on improvement to product and process
• Perform audits and communicate findings to area or process owners
• Document findings for traceability, using corrective and preventive actions as necessary
• Perform all CMM programming activities including Calypso, PCDMIS
• Provide training, coaching or discipline for inspectors or operators
• Revise and create programs as required within a timely manner to support legacy and NPI
• Ensure accurate and timely records, reports and metrics
• Complete special projects on time
• Perform supplier audits as necessary
• Initiate, implement and track corrective and preventive actions
• Company policy is followed regarding all safety, environmental and ergonomic requirements
• Responsible for maintaining proper housekeeping standards
• Work with customers and suppliers to create a "win-win" business relationship
• Manage supplier corrective actions

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with SPC required
• Previous internal audit experience required, Audit Certification desired
• Previous CMM programming experience strongly preferred
• Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Minitab preferred
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, MS Access, MRP systems, etc.)

Skills

• Understands quality principles with a knowledge of ISO 9001 and key aspects of a 9001-based QMS
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• CQE preferred
• Lean manufacturing preferred
• Ability to think critically and to reengineer inefficient paper-based systems towards automation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
• 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

• Office and manufacturing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility

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.

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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .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.Reviews product conformance to customer specifications and generates certificates of conformance and final inspection reports to accompany product shipments. Performs higher-level tasks such as Work Instruction and SOP procedure development. Troubleshoots problems with production using statistical tools and recommends corrective action. Reviews and develops final inspection protocols to ensure product conformance to customer specifications. Programs coordinate measuring machines to perform dimensional inspections of products. Coordinates the quality related activities for the raw materials used in the company's manufacturing processes (i.e. internal testing and approval for production use). Trains and provides guidance to final inspectors. Fosters and improves the quality management system through auditing, corrective action, preventive action and training. Special projects as assigned.