Lead Supplier Development Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to increase the capability of high-risk, critical, and strategic suppliers.
• Complete technical analytical assessments and reports to identify supplier quality and performance issues.
• Evaluate manufacturing producibility onsite at critical suppliers and drive improvements.
• Create and manage Supplier Development Plans to achieve expected performance improvements.
• Work closely with strategic sourcing, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Support the development and implementation of informational processes and communication channels.
• Complete technical supplier assessments, identify actions, and develop plans to improve suppliers' manufacturing capability.
• Develop and manage supplier capacity analysis and tools.
• Deploy risk mitigation plans and be accountable for decreasing supplier risk.
• Facilitate and champion continuous improvement events and initiatives.
• Review engineering designs for producibility and design to cost changes.
• Advise stakeholders on new product introduction designs and facilitate producibility and design to cost improvements.
• Investigate problem jobs and implement solutions to improve product quality.
• Conduct presentations to internal and external supplier senior business unit leadership.
• Act as an informal lead and mentor less-experienced team members.

Other Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional personnel to drive project success.
• Solve problems using logical and scientific thinking.
• Present information to suppliers, internal customers, and management.
• Construct and review capacity analysis.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to intellectual and practical problems.
• Deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases.
• Make timely decisions based on available data.
• Set and prioritize work activities.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Manage large-scale projects such as product transfers, part qualifications, and manufacturing system upgrades.
• Read, analyze, and interpret engineering design drawings.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or quality discipline.
• 7+ years of related field operations/Supply Chain experience on manufacturing products, controls, and systems.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Skills

• Project Management – Ability to organize cross-function personnel into a focused group with specific action item requirements and timeliness of execution of these actions to drive to a successful conclusion of the project meeting goals and expectations.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem-solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex and diverse information. Collects and analyzes data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data findings.
• Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Cost Consciousness – Develops and implements cost-saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Sets goals and objectives. Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Experience in managing large-scale projects such as product transfers, part qualifications, and manufacturing system upgrades.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering design drawings.
• Ability to construct and review capacity analysis.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, goal-oriented, task-focused, and a reliable team player.

Physical Requirements

• Office Environment
• Manufacturing working environment
• Some areas under cleanroom protocol
• Ability to work at a computer
• Must be able to move around manufacturing floor
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 30 pounds

Safety Requirements

• 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): 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

About Us

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!