Principal Quality Engineer-Optical Systems

• ◆Partner with cross-functional teams including optical design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, process engineering, and suppliers to ensure quality is built into product and process development.
• ◆Lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, and 5-Why to resolve internal and customer-facing quality issues.
• ◆Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure and verify effectiveness through data-based validation and follow-up.
• ◆Develop and maintain quality plans, control plans, inspection strategies, and process documentation for optical systems and assemblies.
• ◆Implement and monitor yield metrics, and other quality indicators to reduce variation and improve product performance.
• ◆Conduct and support internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality management standards.
• ◆Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate process capability, manage nonconformances, and improve overall supply chain quality performance.
• ◆Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities, ensuring process readiness, risk mitigation, and manufacturing scalability.
• ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles within a technical manufacturing environment.
• ◆Prepare and present quality performance reports, audit findings, and improvement plans to leadership and key stakeholders.

M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.

• ✓Minimum 10 years of experience in quality engineering focused on optical systems, photonics devices, or optoelectronic assemblies.
• ✓Demonstrated experience supporting products through NPI and high-volume technical manufacturing environments.
• ✓Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments preferred.

Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and use of standard lab equipment.

Safety

All employees are required to follow site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and Coherent corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental

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

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.:

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!

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