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Coherent

Manager, Global Quality Systems

Coherent, Warrendale, PA, United States


Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manage the Global CB audit process through partnership with DQS
  • Maintain periodic meetings with DQS Liaison to Coherent
  • Resolve logistical issues that may arise with DQS audit scheduling
  • Manager the posting of ISO certificates to SharePoint and keep these up-yo-date
  • Support VP, Quality, Architecture and Performance Excellence in Special Projects relating to the Global QMS and the QTU
  • Aid in development of Global QMS initiatives, associated procedures, and training decks
  • Support Coherent as needed in development and extension of the Quality Transformation Unification
  • Ensure Global SharePoint Site is up-to-date at all times
  • Support the Global Internal Quality Audit process
  • Perform internal quality audits as assigned at various Coherent Divisions
  • Mentor Sites in implementation of Global Internal Quality Audit process
  • Manage the implementation of various Coherent Quality databases
  • Manager the tactical implementation of the Qualityze 8D C/A database
  • Aid in development and implementation of other Coherent Global databases, such as an Internal Audit Application
  • Support NoCal QMS in legacy Finisar Sites
  • Support transition from Agile CAPA to Qualityze 8D
  • Support tactical QMS needs as required
Skills
  • Able to balance financial and quality objectives
  • Management of Quality organizations
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and be effective in maintaining and improving them
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to comprehend and communicate at a high level with executives, senior managers, and global customers, suppliers, and principals at different sites
  • Solve complex problems using intuition, induction, deduction, analysis of data, and advanced quality tools, and structured problem-solving methods
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and best practices
  • Be in technical field, preferably Statistics or Engineering
  • Able to work closely and effectively with a large team of cross-functional engineers, managers and executives
Education Experience
  • BA in technical field, preferably Statistics or Engineering
  • 15-20 years Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or Quality Consulting
  • Extensive experience with Quality Systems
  • 15-20 years of experience in manufacturing
  • 10 years of experience in using structured techniques to solve complex problems
  • Experience in Project Management and Software Management
Working Conditions
  • Office environment with some travel

Physical Requirements

None

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Knowledge of various international quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF16949, TL9000, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001 and ISO17025.

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.

About Us

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.