Senior Quality Manager - Semiconductors

COHERENT; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Mississippi seeks a senior Quality Engineer to uphold the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate audits. You will lead root-cause analysis for returns, collaborate with production and engineering, and report on QMS performance to top management.

The role emphasizes experience in semiconductor/manufacturing, ISO 9001/14001 knowledge, and adherence to ITAR requirements, with occasional travel and strong emphasis on quality tools and methods.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quality Engineering or similar functions.
• 3-5 years in Semiconductor or Manufacturing.
• BS in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective quality system with QC plans and procedures.
• Maintain RMA system focusing on root-cause of returns and fast solutions.
• Conduct and respond to quality audits; drive corrective action and improvements.
• Evaluate product quality to ensure shipped items meet customer and internal requirements.
• Manage incoming inspection and provide timely reports in MS.
• Oversee calibration programs in MS and control nonconforming material in MS.
• Assist production and engineering to deliver quality products.
• Support corporate quality initiatives and use tools like FMEA and SPC.
• Champion continuous improvement programs and training for manufacturing team.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and auditors on diverse topics.
• Report to top management on QMS performance and improvement needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Auditing (ISO 9001/14001)

Six Sigma / Lean / TQM

CPQ/QA tools

Strong communication

Travel readiness

ITAR compliance awareness

Education

B.S. in mathematics/statistics/physics/chemistry/material science/engineering

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Mississippi seeks a senior Quality Engineer to uphold the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate audits. You will lead root-cause analysis for returns, collaborate with production and engineering, and report on QMS performance to top management.

The role emphasizes experience in semiconductor/manufacturing, ISO 9001/14001 knowledge, and adherence to ITAR requirements, with occasional travel and strong emphasis on quality tools and methods.