Quality Engineer

Coherent Corp•San Jose, CA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures Supporting the application of quality tools and methods, such as FMEA and SPC Managing Corrective Action process Responsible for change management including new process qualification and customer notification processes Leading cross-functional continual improvement teams to work on systems, procedures, quality, cost, cycle-time, and yields 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 B.S. in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent. ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black belt certification is desirable. 5+ years experience Quality Engineering Able to work within Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email Skills Problem solving. Able to guide teams across the organization to find and remove root cause for complex quality problems. Understanding of, and ability to develop quality systems (process and procedures for auditing, corrective and preventive actions, etc...). including ISO 9001 & ISO 14001. CQA preferred.Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and finding solutions. Experience in data collection and analysis such as process capability studies and analysis of DOE data. Able to serves as a technical resource on quality related issues across the business unit. Travel 5-10% of the time within the United States. Able to solve complex problems using intuition, induction, deduction, analysis of data, and complex quality tools Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to comprehend (including technical concepts) and communicate with Senior Leaders, customers, and department heads Handle special assignments promptly and professionally Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency Working Conditions Office Environment Physical Requirements Ability to work at computer ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual). Compliance with all applicable export control regulations. Safety Requirements All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities. Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance. 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 [email protected].

Requirements

B.S. in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.
5+ years experience Quality Engineering
Able to work within Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email
Problem solving. Able to guide teams across the organization to find and remove root cause for complex quality problems.
Understanding of, and ability to develop quality systems (process and procedures for auditing, corrective and preventive actions, etc...). including ISO 9001 & ISO 14001. CQA preferred.Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and finding solutions.
Experience in data collection and analysis such as process capability studies and analysis of DOE data. Able to serves as a technical resource on quality related issues across the business unit.
Travel 5-10% of the time within the United States.
Able to solve complex problems using intuition, induction, deduction, analysis of data, and complex quality tools
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to comprehend (including technical concepts) and communicate with Senior Leaders, customers, and department heads
Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.
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.
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black belt certification is desirable.
CQA preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures
Supporting the application of quality tools and methods, such as FMEA and SPC
Managing Corrective Action process
Responsible for change management including new process qualification and customer notification processes
Leading cross-functional continual improvement teams to work on systems, procedures, quality, cost, cycle-time, and yields
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