Manufacturing Engineer - Sustaining

This position is part of the Manufacturing Engineering Department and is the technical lead responsible for opto-mechanical assembly, alignment and test of Coherent Bio-Instrumentation Laser Engine products. 

The high-level goals for this position are to support manufacturing initiatives and improvements of manufacturing processes, looking for opportunities to reduce costs, improve yields and increase throughput whilst maintaining high quality levels.

• The role also includes interfacing with some of Coherent’s overseas manufacturing facilities.
• Multi-disciplinary problem solving as well as data analysis are primary aspects of this position.
• Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides technical ownership and manufacturing support for one or more Laser Engine product lines.
• Support manufacturing initiatives and improvements of Laser Engine manufacturing processes
• Drive yield and cost improvements and support capacity increases
• Work on customer RMA events, providing robust containment and resolution and using an 8D report format 
• Determine root cause and corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues involving noncompliant product or material. 
• Submit formal changes required for improvements or issue resolution, coordinating with other teams as needed
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions to support equipment operation and processes.
• Provide training to production staff on new or updated processes
• Assist forecasting capital equipment requirements in advance of need.
• Discuss technical issues with production techs & assemblers to help resolve issues or implement improvement actions
• Working with purchasing team and vendors on material issues or improvements and conducting first article inspection assessments.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5yr. experience in high-tech manufacturing environment
• BS/MS Optics, Optoelectronics, Physics or equivalent degree.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with optical alignment, opto-mechanical assembly and test, including the use of optical and electrical photonics test equipment.
• Practical working knowledge of a variety of lasers, particularly solid state lasers, including safety, setup, operation and troubleshooting
• Strong background in procedure development, documentation and training tasks
• Proven record of process and fixture development for builds with exacting laser beam shaping and control requirements
• Strong practical experience manufacturing engineering support in high tech, low volume environment
• Broad understanding of optical, mechanical, and electronic engineering concepts. 
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, interpret tolerances, define lean work flows and create value stream maps.
• Knowledge and understanding of design for manufacturability across a variety of manufacturing processes. 
• Readily able to collate and analyze data and communicate technical and manufacturing information across a range of audiences 
• Ability to set up and use statistical process control methods
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 6σ, structured problem solving, Toyota PS, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong self-starter with experience managing multiple projects with accountability and ownership.
• Experience working with vendors for component improvements and issue resolution 
• Experience supporting off-shore or contract manufacturing partners and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accountability and ownership 
• Project management skills working within an NPI phase-gate product development processes.

Experience in these areas will be advantageous:

• Automation for the builds of precision optical alignment systems
• Understanding of MRP planning systems and Bill of Material structures. Oracle expertise preferred. 
• Understanding of MRP planning systems [RD1] and Bill of Material structures
• Experience with working in Quality Management Systems like IS09001 
• Electronics, basic circuit trouble shooting
• Oracle MPR system
• Statistical analysis software, i.e.: Minitab or JMP
• Programming skills, i.e.:  LabView
• Computer Aided Design and 3D Printing
• Previous or current LSO (Laser Safety Officer)

Working Conditions

• Mon-Fri on site

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!

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