Quality Manager

Coherent Corp.; Rosario; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Rosario, Batangas, is seeking a Quality Manager to establish and enhance the Quality Management System. You will ensure compliance with quality standards, lead audits, and oversee the quality of optical products.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in Optics or a related field, with experience in precision manufacturing environments. This is a full-time onsite position focused on continuous improvement and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidate must come from environments with tight tolerances and precision manufacturing.
• Experience in data collection and analysis including process capability studies.
• Background in optical fabrication, photonics, or semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and monitor key metrics like yield.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

SPC experience

Data analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Calibration expertise

Education

Optics / Optical Engineering

Physics (Applied / Optics-related)

Materials Science / Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Establish, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 / AS9100 (as applicable)
• Lead internal and external audits
• Control documentation (SOPs, WI, specifications)

Quality System Management

• Establish, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 / AS9100 (as applicable)
• Lead internal and external audits
• Control documentation (SOPs, WI, specifications)

Optical Product Quality Assurance

• Define and enforce optical quality criteria
• Surface quality (scratch, pits, stains, etc.)
• Parametric (Power/IRR, center thickness, outside diameter, ETV, etc.)
• Approve inspection methods and acceptance standards
• Ensure all outgoing products meet customer optical specifications

Metrology & Inspection Leadership

• Oversee use and validation of:
• Interferometers
• Test glass
• ETV measurement
• Ensure proper calibration and measurement system analysis (MSA/GR&R)
• Drive accuracy and repeatability of measurements

Process Quality & Yield Improvement

• Monitor key metrics:
• Yield
• Scrap/rework rates
• Cp/Cpk
• Lead Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation
• Partner with production to improve process capability

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

• Lead investigations on:
• Customer complaints
• Internal defects
• Use structured methods:
• 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Supplier & Incoming Quality Management

• Qualify and audit suppliers of:
• Raw Materials (ZnSe, Silicon blanks)
• Consumables (diamond slurry, polishing pad, red soap, coolant, etc.)
• Coatings and components
• Glass and aluminum tooling
• Ensure incoming materials meet specs
• Drive supplier quality improvement

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop:
• Quality Engineers
• Inspectors/Technicians
• Build a quality mindset across production
• Train teams on:
• Standards
• Defect awareness
• Measurement techniques

Customer & Stakeholder Interface

• Act as primary contact for:
• Customer audits
• Quality issues
• Technical clarifications
• Communicate quality performance and improvements
• Support new product introduction (NPI)

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives
• Identify systemic improvement opportunities
• Align quality objectives with business goals

Education & Experience

• Preferred Degrees:
  • Optics / Optical Engineering (best fit)
  • Physics (Applied / Optics-related)
  • Materials Science / Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (with precision manufacturing exposure)
• The candidate must come from environments with tight tolerances and precision manufacturing.
• Preferred Industry Backgrounds:
  • Optical fabrication (lenses, prisms, mirrors)
  • Photonics / laser optics
  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Precision machining / ultra‑precision polishing
  • Aerospace or medical device manufacturing (high‑spec components)

Skills

• Leadership – Able to quickly earn the respect and loyalty of subordinates; promotes harmony and teamwork.
• Problem solving – Able to find and remove roots cause for individual and complex quality problems.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in problem solving activities.
• Experience in SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, CQE preferred.
• Experience in data collection and analysis including process capability studies and analysis of DOE data.
• Auditing knowledge including ISO 9001. CQA preferred.
• Calibration and verification expertise.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Culture Commitment

• 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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.