Quality Manager

Coherent Corp.•Starkville, MS

3d•$94,680 - $110,000

About The Position

The Quality Manager is responsible for maintaining an effective quality management system at the MS site, overseeing product quality and quality-control processes, and reporting QMS performance and improvement needs to top management. The role works closely with production and engineering, supports corporate-wide quality initiatives, and interfaces with customers, suppliers, and third-party auditors. It also promotes continuous improvement and trains manufacturing employees on the quality system. The position requires at least 7 years of experience in Quality Engineering or similar functions, including 3–5 years in semiconductor or manufacturing, and a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Candidates must meet the stated U.S. person eligibility requirement for ITAR compliance. Travel within the United States is 5–10% of the time. Work involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, with occasional hands-on work in a cleanroom.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in Quality Engineering or similar job functions.
3–5 years of experience in semiconductor or manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.
Ability to find and remove root causes of individual and complex quality problems.
Understanding of quality systems and ability to develop processes and procedures for auditing, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and find solutions.
Experience with SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM techniques.
Auditing knowledge, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Strong computer skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Travel 5–10% of the time within the United States.
Due to ITAR compliance, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Ability to work at a computer.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or Six Sigma Black Belt certification is desirable.
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is preferred.
CQE is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an effective quality system and develop and implement quality-control plans and procedures.
Maintain the RMA system, identify root causes of returns, and implement solutions promptly.
Perform and respond to quality audits and facilitate corrective actions and process improvements based on audit results, coordinating between quality and production teams.
Evaluate product quality to ensure shipped products meet customer and internal requirements.
Maintain the incoming inspection function at the MS site and provide timely reports.
Manage calibration programs at the MS site.
Control nonconforming material at the MS site.
Assist production and engineering personnel in ensuring delivery of quality products.
Support corporate-wide quality initiatives and projects and apply quality tools and methods, such as FMEA and SPC.
Champion continuous-improvement programs and initiatives.
Plan, promote, and organize training for the manufacturing team on all aspects of the quality system.
Interface with customers, suppliers, and third-party auditors on a variety of topics.
Report QMS performance and improvement needs at the MS site to top management.
Ensure adherence to the company’s ICARE values.
Attend scheduled safety training and follow site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards, including use of required PPE.
As a manager, ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed, risk assessments and training are completed, work instructions and required PPE are available, and compliance is monitored.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.