Senior Engineer, QMS

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. QMS Audit & Compliance Management

- Lead the Internal audit program and ensure its effective implementation across all functions. 

- Act as the key point of contact for customer and external audits, ISO, RBA audit, coordinating preparation, execution, and follow-up activities.

- Track audit findings and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Maintain QMS documentation and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, customer requirements, and company procedures.
- Support management review activities and quality system improvement initiatives.

2. Calibration Control

- Manage calibration program for measuring and monitoring equipment.
- Maintain calibration database and calibration status records.
- Coordinate with external calibration vendors and internal departments.
- Ensure equipment is calibrated on schedule and compliant with quality requirements.
- Support investigations related to out-of-calibration equipment and risk assessment activities.

3. Quality Database Management

-Maintain and monitor quality databases including KPI/COQ website, 8D Qualityze, NIR/CAR database, and other quality tracking systems.

-Verify data accuracy, integrity, and timely updates.

-Generate routine reports and dashboards for management review.

-Support system users and coordinate issue resolution related to quality databases

-Support system users and coordinate issue resolution related to quality databases.

4. Corrective Action Tracking & 8D Management

-Monitor and follow up 8D, CAR, NIR, and other corrective action activities.
- Track action item completion and escalate overdue tasks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely closure of customer and internal issues.
- Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

5. Quality Data Analysis & Manage and Reporting

- Manage database and analyze quality performance metrics, COQ data, KPI data, audit findings, customer complaints, and corrective action effectiveness.
- Develop reports, charts, and presentations for management review.
- Identify improvement opportunities based on statistical analysis and quality indicators.
- Support continuous improvement projects with data-driven recommendations.

6. Other Assignments

- Support quality improvement projects.
- Participate in training activities related to QMS, audit, and compliance.
- Perform other duties assigned by Quality Manager.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or related field.

• At least 5 years in Quality assurance, Quality system, Auditing or quality data analysis at international manufacturing company.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems is required.
• Experience in calibration control and audit coordination is required.
• Familiarity with 8D, CAPA, management processes.

Skills

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Understanding of audit methodologies and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of calibration and measurement system control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, database management, and quality reporting tools.
• Proficient Power BI is an advantage,
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

Works in standard office/ manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

Good health

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.

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!
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