BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or other relevant technical degree.
5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, or production operations within a precision manufacturing environment.
Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, FMEA/PFMEA, process capability, root cause analysis, and corrective action methods.
Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation including routers, travelers, work instructions, BOMs, process flows, standard labor assumptions, and control plans.
Working knowledge of automation, robotics, machine integration, data acquisition, and manufacturing systems used to improve process repeatability and throughput.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis/reporting platforms; ability to interpret ERP/MRP, production, quality, and cost data to drive action.
Ability to regularly walk throughout manufacturing, assembly, test, coating, polishing, and warehouse areas.
Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 4-8 hours per day) while supporting production activities, process observations, and troubleshooting efforts.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, tooling, fixtures, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and climb ladders or step stools as required to support manufacturing equipment and process improvements.
Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, monitors, and engineering software for extended periods.
Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and review technical data, drawings, procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
Ability to work in cleanroom, laboratory, and manufacturing environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, smocks, and protective footwear.
Ability to support manufacturing activities in environments that may include moving machinery, vibration, noise, and exposure to chemicals used in optical manufacturing processes while following established safety procedures.
Ability to occasionally work flexible hours to support production needs, equipment installations, process qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.