Process Engineering Lead

COHERENT; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

COHERENT is seeking a senior Engineering Leader to guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to specifications. You will oversee an engineering team, manage cross-functional collaboration with customers, sales, R&D, quality and operations, and drive process improvements.

This role is based at our Newark, DE facility. The position requires hands-on design, development and testing, mentoring of junior engineers, and maintaining rigorous documentation and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
• Lead Engineering team with project management, program management, and staff management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including customer, sales, R&D, quality and operations to ensure project success.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Oversee design, development, and testing of engineering solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers with technical expertise.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including design specs, test plans, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Continuous improvement

Analytical problem solving

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CNC programming

Metrology

Job description

Primary Duties & 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.

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.

Physical 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.

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

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 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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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!

Job Identification: 2012894

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $88,550 - $151,580 per year