Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development projects, ensuring delivery against cost, performance, manufacturability, quality, and time-to-market objectives

• Drive effective project management practices and support cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution

• Plan and coordinate logistics, procurement, and supply chain activities to support R&D and product development

• Manage supplier interactions, including onboarding, coordination, and procurement execution

• Oversee material and product logistics, including shipments between customers and global sites

• Plan and monitor CAPEX investments within the R&D organization

• Coordinate Special Build Requests (SBRs) and development-related production activities across multiple sites

• Align production activities across wafer fabrication, assembly, test, and certification to meet project timelines

• Support new product introduction into MES systems, ensuring compliance with established production processes

• Drive risk management activities, including identification, tracking, and mitigation

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and global teams to ensure efficient project execution

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain, production planning, or project coordination within a high-tech or R&D environment

• Experience supporting product development, pilot production, or manufacturing operations

• Familiarity with supplier management, CAPEX planning, and logistics coordination

• Experience with MES systems and risk management processes is an advantage

Skills:

• Strong cross-functional coordination and project execution capabilities

• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively across global teams and functions

• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach

• Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing processes

Working Conditions

This position operates in a dynamic, international environment with close interaction across R&D, production, and supporting functions.

The role requires frequent cross-functional collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both locally and globally, to support development projects and product introductions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work effectively in both office and production-related environments.

May require occasional movement between office, lab, and manufacturing areas.

Ability to perform standard computer-based tasks and administrative coordination work.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards relevant to the roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to the company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

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

We Offer

A dynamic and international working environment

An appreciative and collaborative company culture

Unique technical challenges and the opportunity to contribute to the products of tomorrow

Competitive compensation and attractive benefits

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.