Quality Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintaining an effective quality system, developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures.
• Assisting production and engineering personnel to ensure delivery of quality products.  Organizing and performing OQC activities to ensure shipments of epi products and related documentation including CoA’s are meeting customer requirements. 
• Reviewing drawings and specifications for compliance to customer requirements and government regulations
• Interacting with customers on quality management issues.
• Assist in the qualification of new or changed processes through QRB process.
• Performing and responding to quality audits and facilitate corrective action and process improvements based upon the audit results
• Working with cross-functional continual improvement teams on systems, procedures, quality, cost, cycle-time, and yields.
• Plan, promote, and organize training of manufacturing team on all aspects of the quality system
• Facilitate Corrective Action process using appropriate quality methods such as 8D, 5-why root cause analysis, for the prevention of recurrence of identified problems.
• Supporting corporate-wide quality initiatives and projects and the application of quality tools and methods, such as FMEA and SPC

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 yrs. experience in Quality Engineering or similar job functions.
• 3-5 years of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing.
• BS in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.
• ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black belt certification is desirable.

Skills

• Problem solving.  Able to find and remove root cause for individual and complex quality problems.
• Understanding of, and ability to develop quality systems (process and procedures for auditing, corrective and preventive actions, etc...).
• Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and finding solutions.
• Experience in SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM techniques.  CQE preferred.  
• Auditing knowledge including ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.  CQA preferred.
• Strong computer skills and written and verbal communication skills. 
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be able to receive an export license per relevant regulations.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Hands-on work in a cleanroom 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at computer 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and 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 Corp.:

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.