Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks a Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer in Glasgow who will enhance product introduction and resolve complex laser issues. The role involves collaboration across teams, hands-on troubleshooting, training, and addressing production challenges while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• An engineering or science degree with relevant industrial experience working with lasers.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting equipment in a production environment.
• A solid understanding of laser physics and problem-solving experience.

Responsibilities

• Training Production staff on laser alignment techniques and tooling use.
• Troubleshooting alignment, electronics, power supply, and tooling issues.
• Driving the Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis process.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Training

Technical Expertise

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Engineering or Science Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting into Manufacturing Engineering, this role is for a Senior Product Support Engineer to work in our Glasgow factory.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting into Manufacturing Engineering, this role is for a Senior Product Support Engineer to work in our Glasgow factory.

You will be expected to be an experienced, enthusiastic and approachable laser expert with experience of laser Production and Manufacturing Engineering. Someone who can enhance successful introduction, transfer and ramping of new products in Production. Someone who can take the lead on solving complex laser issues in Production and can contribute to successful resolution of complex problems with lasers returned from or still in the field.

You will work in the Manufacturing Engineering Team and interface with Production, R&D, Quality and Service.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Training Production staff on build procedures, laser alignment techniques and tooling use.
• Troubleshooting alignment, electronics, power supply, cooling and tooling issues in Production.
• Troubleshooting system issues on field returned units and care case lasers operating in the field.
• Providing technical laser expertise and support to the Production team.
• Providing technical laser expertise and support to the Service team.
• Hands-on identification and resolution of complex Production issues either independently or in collaboration with R&D as required for each issue.
• Driving the Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis process for Production issues. Creating and maintaining A3 reports for the Production, R&D, Quality teams.
• Maintaining troubleshooting guides.
• Generating corrective actions for yourself, Production, Manufacturing Engineering and R&D teams.
• First Article Inspection and testing of proposed new parts before introduction to Production.
• Occasional travel to other Coherent sites may be required.
  
  

Education & Experience

• An engineering or science degree with relevant industrial experience working with lasers.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting equipment in a production environment.
• A solid understanding of laser physics and the terminology used to characterise laser performance.
• Strong, demonstrable practical problem-solving experience is required.
  
  

Skills & Other Requirements

• Lean trained in Practical Problem Solving.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational and global environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team but also confident working with your own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload and multiple projects effectively at pace.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply it to current and future plans.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with Production, Engineering and Management.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience reading electronic circuit diagrams would be advantageous.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment, modern mechanical assembly area and Class 1K and 10K cleanrooms.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Scotland 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 Coherent:

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

About Us

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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