Quality Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures
• Control of RMA wafers in MS and facilitate Corrective Action process
• Product quality evaluation to ensure compliance of shipped products to customer and internal requirements
• Supporting the application of quality tools and methods, such as FMEA and SPC
• Controlling nonconforming material
• Performing and responding to quality audits
• Performing supplier audits as needed
• Reviewing drawings and specs for compliance to customer and government regulations
• Assisting production and engineering personnel to ensure delivery of quality products.  

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 yr. experience in Quality Engineering or similar job functions.
• BS in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.
• ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black belt certification is desirable.

Skills

• Problem solving.  Able to find and remove root cause for individual and complex quality problems.
• Understanding of, and ability to develop quality systems (process and procedures for auditing, corrective and preventive actions, etc...).
• Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and finding solutions.
• •   Experience in SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM techniques.  CQE preferred.  
• Auditing knowledge including ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.  CQA preferred.
• Strong computer skills and written and verbal communication skills. 
• Travel 5-10% of the time within the United States.
• 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

• 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.