VP of Research Development Transport Subsystems
VP of Research Development Transport Subsystems
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Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Executing on the Optical Subsystem product development funnel within Telecommunications Transport business.
- Leading a team of exceptional engineers (R&D and NPI located mostly in Shanghai and Fuzhou) with a long and proven trackrecord of delivering 1 complex highend optical subsystem products to Tier 1 customers across the world 2 strong revenues and 3 strong market share position.
- Establishing a small elite team of experienced design authorities optics/hardware/firmware engineers and SW architects in North America within the first six months to bolster customer intimacy.
- Growing the R&D team and infrastructure in North America within the first year to become largely selfsufficient in developing and delivering optical subsystem products to domestic customers demonstrating velocity and flexibility.
- Ensuring resiliency across the global R&D organization eliminating highrisk dependencies and single points of vulnerability (skillsets personnel location)
- Aligning with Product Management on Annual Operating Plan and NPI priorities ensuring all NPI programs are fully resourced and supported to meet committed milestones and deliverables.
- Managing quarterly R&D expenses (headcount material and contracting services) within approved annual operating plan budget.
- Shepherding all NPI programs through Coherents stage gate process taking proactive actions as necessary to maintain committed development schedule.
- Mentoring coaching and developing the product development team fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and customercentricity
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 15 years of experience in product development with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex optical subsystem products.
- 10 years of diversified leadership planning communication organization and people motivation.
- Experience managing a large global R&D team across multiple sites and time zones.
- Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with customers
- Passionate about technology innovation and customer satisfaction.
- Deep knowledge of optical networks and systems applications technologies and solutions.
- Experience in identifying and pipelining advance technology development ahead of product development.
- Strong organizational human resource management and planning skills.
- Experience in identifying and protecting valuable Intellectual Property
- Ability to work in a fastpaced agile and dynamic environment perform under stress and be a team player.
Skills
- Inspirational leadership
- Adept at assessing risks early in development programs
- Skilled in identifying and remedying organizational gaps
- Strong interpersonal teaming and problemsolving skills.
- Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp
Working Conditions
- Travel of roughly 25 will be required to R&D sites and customer visits.
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 and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
