Staff Engineer, Quality

Coherent • Newark, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Engineer, Quality will partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and R&D teams to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing performance. This role involves spending significant time on the manufacturing floor investigating quality issues, observing processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The engineer will develop and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, lead root cause investigations, conduct process capability studies, and develop risk mitigation strategies. They will also support qualification activities for incoming materials, develop and improve inspection methods, and work directly with suppliers to enhance material quality and resolve issues. Additionally, the role supports customer quality activities, analyzes quality data, and participates in new product introduction and process transfer activities. Maintenance of the Quality Management System is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 2 years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience applying SPC, Process Capability Analysis, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Experience working with manufacturing teams in a production environment
• Experience interacting with suppliers and managing supplier quality issues
• Strong understanding of quality engineering principles and methodologies
• Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, process capability analysis, sampling plans, and statistical methods
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to effectively interpret and analyze technical data
• Strong understanding of process control and risk management concepts
• Ability to challenge assumptions and influence decisions through data and technical reasoning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with quality management systems and ISO-based manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality data analysis tools
• Ability to build effective relationships with operators, supervisors, engineers, suppliers, and customers

Nice To Haves

• Experience with powder materials, advanced ceramics, thermal processing, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience with incoming material qualification and supplier development
• Experience with Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Experience developing sampling plans and inspection strategies
• Experience supporting process transfers and manufacturing scale-up activities
• CQE certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and R&D teams to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing performance
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor investigating quality issues, observing processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and process monitoring strategies
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
• Conduct process capability studies and utilize statistical tools to improve process performance
• Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA), Control Plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop statistically sound sampling plans for incoming materials, in-process inspections, and finished products
• Support qualification, inspection, and acceptance activities for raw materials and powders
• Evaluate powder characteristics including TPD, particle geometry, morphology, and other critical material attributes
• Develop and improve inspection methods, measurement systems, and metrology techniques
• Support incoming material qualification and supplier approval activities
• Work directly with suppliers to improve material quality, resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct supplier audits and supplier quality assessments as required
• Support customer quality activities including corrective actions, complaint investigations, and customer communications
• Analyze quality data and communicate trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Participate in new product introduction, process transfer, and manufacturing scale-up activities
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with applicable standards and procedures

Benefits

• Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior