Process Engineer - Machining

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Process Development: Design and develop machining processes for new and existing products, ensuring high yield, optimal efficiency and quality.
• Optimization: Continuously analyze and improve machining processes to improve yield, enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• New Production Introduction: Lead the introduction of new products into the machining process, ensuring smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
• Tooling and Equipment: Select and implement appropriate tooling and equipment for machining operations, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control standards and procedures to ensure products meet or exceed specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to machining processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of machining processes, including work instructions, process flows, and control plans.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of machining processes.Process Development: Design and develop machining processes for new and existing products, ensuring high yield, optimal efficiency and quality.
• Optimization: Continuously analyze and improve machining processes to improve yield, enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• New Production Introduction: Lead the introduction of new products into the machining process, ensuring smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
• Tooling and Equipment: Select and implement appropriate tooling and equipment for machining operations, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control standards and procedures to ensure products meet or exceed specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to machining processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of machining processes, including work instructions, process flows, and control plans.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of machining processes.
• Training: Provide training and support to production staff on machining techniques and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in machining process engineering or a similar role.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and operation.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Skills

• Experience in ceramic fabrication and machining
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Prepares written documents
• Proactively takes actions to address customer needs and issues.
• Regularly works independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Office, machine shop and laboratory environments.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

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.