Process Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Process Development: Apply engineering principles to sustain and improve current manufacturing processes
• Optimization: Monitor, optimize and streamline manufacturing processes including production flow, manpower requirements, assembly methods and production equipment. Continuously analyze and improve processes to improve yield, enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• New Production Introduction: Lead the introduction of new products into the process, ensuring smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
• Tooling and Equipment: Select and implement appropriate tooling and equipment for operations, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control standards and procedures to ensure products meet or exceed specifications. Monitor manufacturing areas to proactively assess product quality and ensure compliance with ISO guidelines and procedures
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, including work instructions, process flows, and control plans.
• Collaboration: Using Lean/Kaizen methods, monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from databases, hard copies and other technical and manufacturing personnel
• Training: Provide training and support to production staff on best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall manufacturing performance. Using Lean/Kaizen methods, monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from databases, hard copies and other technical and manufacturing personnel

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required. Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years of process engineering experience in a similar industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Skills

• Experience using materials processing equipment such as furnaces, ovens, programmable controllers, powder mixing, foundry tools, etc.
• Experience with materials characterization tools and methods for microscopy, chemistry, structural properties, thermal properties, etc.
• Experience with inspection equipment, including CMM, hand tools, visual tools, etc.
• Working knowledge of design, inspection and process control software (CAD, CMM, PLC)
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools (SPC, MiniTab and DoE)
• Experience with problem solving and resolution (8D, fishbone, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
• Hands-on and very direct approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with networked PC based computer systems (MS Office, spreadsheets, data bases, graphics, Email, MRP systems, etc.)
• Experience in ceramic fabrication preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Proactively takes actions to address customer needs and issues.
• Regularly works independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Shopfloor, laboratory, and office environments.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility.
• Walk of uneven and slippery surfaces
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

This position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 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 companys 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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."