Process Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Site Overview:

Coherent Laser Systems and Measurement (LSM) designs and manufactures precision solid state lasers for scientific, medical, instrumentation and vision markets, as well as calibrated laser measurement systems for a wide variety of laser type and power applications. The business provides critical technology to thousands of global customers with a wide range of products specifically tailored to satisfy demanding customer requirements. LSM is located just minutes South of Portland, Oregon and enjoys spectacular North West weather and activity opportunities.

Key Skills:

• Hands-on experience with optical alignment, opto-mechanical assembly and test,      including the use of optical and electrical photonics test equipment.

• Programming skills for automated data acquisition and/or equipment control within manufacturing processes (Labview, dot Net, Visual Basic, etc)
• Understanding of electronics, optical, and mechanical, engineering concepts. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, interpret tolerances, define lean work flows and create value stream maps.
• Experience with first article evaluation and acceptance
• Experience collaborating with purchasing department setting up and supporting new and current material vendors
• Experience with electronics manufacturing topics, such as component engineering, ESD controls, assembly methods
• Experience leading cross functional Continuous Improvement teams with proven project management skills.
• Experience with Calibration Lab Management and Uncertainty of Measurements
• Experience with ISO9001 and ISO17025
• Strong self-starter with experience managing multiple projects with accountability and ownership.
• Knowledge and understanding of design for manufacturability across a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of MRP planning systems and Bill of Material structures. Oracle expertise preferred.
• Data analysis and reporting, able to use data gathering and reporting tools to prepare informational reports and analyses.
• Structured problem solving and strong communication skills
• Understanding of lean tools, 5S methodologies and production capacity planning methods.
• Ability to set up and use statistical process control methods.
• Effective procedure development and documentation skills

• Experience in product transitions into both high mix and volume      production environments
• Experience supporting off-shore or contract      manufacturing partners and suppliers

Major Tasks:

• Lead and support new product introduction preparation and execution. Provide ongoing product design support necessary to improve product quality and cost.
• Collaborates with design engineering and product engineering in coordinating the release of new products from design-phase into production.
• Diagnose and debug product and manufacturing issues with corrective action implementation.
• Interface with Product Line Managers and lead the release of limited design product variants in operations.
• Ensure the timely communication of assigned project progress through a weekly formal presentation of key metrics, project schedules and action item lists.
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new and existing product lines.
• Reviews BOM structures and submits changes required to structure for optimal manufacturing effectiveness, coordinating with planners, buyers and production management.
• Propose and justify capital and expense expenditures necessary to provide new or improve upon current production capability. Assist forecasting capital and expense requirements in advance of need.
• Perform other tasks as requested and assigned in support of business objectives.

Please apply online at https://www.coherent.com/company/job-search using JobID: 9692