Director of Process Engineering
Key Skills for This Role
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Skills
- Proven success in leading and developing people and building high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of photonics process engineering and demonstrated experience in resolving process issues during manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and lead through ambiguity and changing priorities. Proven ability to build an environment of continuous experimentation while maintaining strict change control and risk mitigation protocols.
- Strong familiarity with advanced process diagnostics (e.g. PFMEA, Root-Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control) and data literacy platform. Industry-specific expertise may apply (e.g. Dry Etch for semiconductors, or wastewater treatment for infrastructure).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics/reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or comparable technologies preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with operational teams, functional leaders, customers, and executive leadership.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by business.
- Working Conditions
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment and climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Must be able to work effectively with a 24/7 manufacturing organization and provide support outside normal business hours when required by operational or business needs.
- Physical Requirements
- Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods; occasional movement through manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics areas.
- 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.:
- 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 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.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor photonics fabs, or processing plants, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and cross-functional processes in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing changing priorities and constrained resources while maintaining customer and business focus.
- Proven success in leading and developing people and building high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and lead through ambiguity and changing priorities. Proven ability to build an environment of continuous experimentation while maintaining strict change control and risk mitigation protocols.
- Strong familiarity with advanced process diagnostics (e.g. PFMEA, Root-Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control) and data literacy platform. Industry-specific expertise may apply (e.g. Dry Etch for semiconductors, or wastewater treatment for infrastructure).
- Ability to communicate effectively with operational teams, functional leaders, customers, and executive leadership.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by business.
- Working Conditions
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment and climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Must be able to work effectively with a 24/7 manufacturing organization and provide support outside normal business hours when required by operational or business needs.
- Physical Requirements
- Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods; occasional movement through manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics areas.
- 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
- 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 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.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Electrical Engineering. A PhD degree is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of photonics process engineering and demonstrated experience in resolving process issues during manufacturing is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics/reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or comparable technologies preferred.
About Coherent Corp.
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