Job Description

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer for our Quality group in Mount Olive, NJ who will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Developing, evaluating, revising, and applying technical quality assurance protocols/methods to inspect and test in-process raw materials, production equipment, and finished products
• Ensuring activities and items are following both company quality assurance standards, ISO regulations, and applicable government regulations
• Performing analysis and identifying trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials and bulk raw materials, and recommends corrective actions when necessary
• Ensuring that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed
• Providing Quality Systems support (Supplier Quality, Calibration, CAPA, Change Control, and Quality Records)
• Develop and maintain process documentation including assembly procedures,
  
  test procedures, routers, travelers, BOMs, process flows, and process FMEAs
• Qualify and optimize processes and tooling via IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R Studies, Process Capability Studies and Designs of Experiments
• Participate in the investigation of failures and formulation and implementation of action plans for all internal corrective actions, audit findings and address WIP and Incoming MRB in a timely manner
• DFMEAs/PFMEAs
• Evaluating and analyzing the efforts in organizing, documenting, and interpreting inspection support documents and records
• Using professional concepts; applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate
  
  action

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or other technical degree
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer or analytical background in development or manufacturing
• Experience and practical application of SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Error-Proofing, ANOVA, DOE,
• FMEA, Sampling Plans and Gage R&R analysis
• Experience developing quality assurance standards and defining and tracking quality assurance metrics
• Experience with LabView and/or automation of sample data transfer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio software

Desired Qualifications

• ASQ certification
• Good organizational, attention to detail and follow-through skills
• Excellent verbal communication and customer interface skills
• Ability to interface with multiple groups in the organization
• Strong analytical skills with a working knowledge of statistical quality methods, sampling methodologies, and Design of Experiments
• Experience with precision device development and manufacturing

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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