Process Engineering Lead

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
• Lead Engineering team with project management, program management, and management of engineering/technician staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer, sales, R&D, quality and operations, to ensure project success.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with company standards.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience (12 years of related job experience without a degree).
• Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of ceramic material fabrication, machining, design, CNC programing, and advanced metrology.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Experience in ceramic fabrication and machining.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Solves diverse problems with high-level analysis.
• Prepares written documents and reviews others' work; present to customers for review; can organize and direct group meetings.
• Proactively takes actions to address customer needs and issues.
• Regularly works independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives.
• Identifies developmental opportunities and champions corrective actions.

Working Conditions

• Office and laboratory environments.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.

Quality & 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!