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Process Engineering Lead

Coherent · Newark, DE

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Level
Manager
Team
Process
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management process role at Coherent (industrial) in Newark, DE. A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
CNC, Machining, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $93k–$130k.

Median of the low and high ends of 353 live postings that list pay, out of 1001 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 1000 other live process postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $93k–$130k, from 350 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 44%
  • Lean 31%
  • Six Sigma 26%
  • SPC 24%
  • New product launch 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 25 lbs

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  3. 3

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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  5. 5

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This plant: Coherent in Newark

6 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Engineering 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
  • ✓Makes accurate detailed work plans for moderately complex systems/projects; may take lead role in planning and executing tasks; able to work many complex tasks simultaneously; able to plan resource

requirements

for task completion.

  • ✓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.

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.

  • ✓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) in all aspects of your position at II-VI:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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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.

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