Program Manager - Thin Film Engineering

Coherent is one of the world's leading suppliers of laser and laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers - designing, manufacturing and marketing lasers, laser-based systems, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers and markets.  Since 1966, Coherent has expanded through a combination of internal growth and the strategic acquisition of related companies. With an incredible range of innovative medical, scientific and commercial lasers, Coherent is home to the most talented professionals in the industry.

Come join the brightest and largest team in the business to help continue taking Coherent laser solutions into future generations!

This position is ideal for someone who excels at project management and wants to have a direct impact on the customer experience and overall business unit results. The role entails managing all Thin Film coating projects by coordinating cross-functionally across sales, product management, engineering and operations to deliver new products, improve the profitability and production capacity of existing products, and to create a positive customer experience. The position is based in Richmond, California, approximately 30 minutes north east from San Francisco.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Thin Film coating operation, generally for Aerospace and Defense, from the end of the sales process through product realization
• Lead the transition of NPI to production on all coating projects
• Serve as a centralized resource that coordinates with internal Program Managers, product management, engineering, operations, planning and quality functions
• Deliver regular project updates to technically sophisticated, and detail-oriented customers (the customer portfolio includes high-end commercial, aerospace, military and government organizations)
• Lead person in the resolution of coating engineering issues for internal and external stakeholders
• Present project technical, schedule and risk status to internal stakeholders
• Drive resolution of quality issues, including those requiring customer inputs
• Work with Product Manager, Coating engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to support coating related business development activities and capital needs

Education and work experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline
• 5+ years of experience working in a Thin Films coating environment
• 3+ years of direct project management experience
• U.S Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Working knowledge of e-beam coating chambers is desired
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a technical environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with leading root cause analysis 
• Good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

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.

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."

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.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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