Sr. Project Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope objectives engineering resources equipment requirements cost estimates and timelines. Leads engineering projects by coordinating cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to ensure timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide expert technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle ensuring compliance with industry standards and ISO regulations. Identifies and resolves technical issues that arise supporting production as needed.
• Establishes and monitors project budgets and schedules adjusting to meet deadlines and financial objectives while preparing comprehensive documentation including plans and progress reports.
• Acts as the primary liaison for clients stakeholders and team members facilitating effective communication and collaboration. Delivers project progress reports to various management levels keeping all parties informed.
• Proactively identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies. Ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors for timely cost-effective execution and coordinates project Gate reviews to align initiatives with stakeholder expectations.
• Assists with manufacturing transfer of successful products including documentation training and specification of equipment.
• Travels to customers vendors and other Coherent sites as-required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering materials or science field required
• At least 6 years experience in engineering-related technical or project support
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred

Skills

• Experience with manufacturing and product development required.
• Experience processing and/or machining of advanced materials (ceramics metal matrix composites other) a strong plus.
• Knowledge of machining methods including milling turning diamond grinding EDM laser lapping and/or ultrasonic necessary.
• Knowledge of design software e.g. CAD (ProE/Creo SolidWorks other) CAM (MasterCam SurfCam GibbsCam other) and CMM (PC-DIMS Calyspo) important.
• Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers is required.

Working Conditions

• Position is in manufacturing environment and requires on-site activities (this is not a work from home position).
• Work schedule is 5 days 40 hrs per week first shift.

Physical Requirements

• Required to lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to sit bend squat and walk about facility
• Depending on project assignment may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day (e.g. during production trials)

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 and/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.