At Coherent Scotland, we develop laser systems. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. We aim to make a positive impact on everybody’s life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance.
Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years, even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate many exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organisation in the years to come. We develop and manufacture many different lasers on site as well as manufacturing lasers developed in other Coherent divisions.
Coherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., a global leader in the manufacture of materials, networking equipment and laser products. We are housed in a purpose-built facility with research and development, manufacturing, and marketing all on one site.
We have a friendly, business-orientated work environment and great staff facilities within our modern building, including as an on-site cafeteria. In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a contributory pension scheme, subsidised private health care and free life assurance. However, if a work-life balance is important to you, you’ll also be pleased to know that we operate flexible core hours which provide the opportunity to start your weekend early.

JOB SUMMARY

You will manage and drive a product line to full customer satisfaction and success and develop and implement a tactical plan for it across all relevant markets, worldwide. Working together with other business teams you will develop its long-term strategic directions and will have an overall ownership of product line integrity.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a technical field with exposure to management of profit and loss, producing revenue forecasts and management of the product life cycle.
• BSc degree in a technical discipline is required along with a sound technical knowledge with one or more of the following markets / applications:
• Microscopy based imaging techniques in biology or similar fields.
• Scientific analytical instrumentation.
• Ultrafast laser spectroscopy.
• or other end-use applications of scientific or industrial laser systems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and manage priorities.
• Previous experience in product management, field sales or marketing will be favourably regarded along with detailed knowledge of optics and laser technology.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel internationally is required.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organisational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Scotland EHS standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Product definition, specification, and validation of existing and new products.
• Proposing, developing, and implementing a product line plan across all relevant market segments worldwide.
• Full ownership of product line integrity, including revenue growth, profitability, manufacturability, customer satisfaction, market positioning, product quality, performance, and product life cycle.
• Collaborating with worldwide sales, service and strategic marketing teams in order to implement and drive strategic product plan in the market.
• Proposing to and supporting the marketing communication team with relevant content for product promotion and positioning campaigns.
• Supporting worldwide sales and service teams with various sales and marketing tools.
• Facilitating effective communication between field operations (sales and service) and the business unit.
• Ownership of product line revenue forecast.
• Market data analysis and reporting.

QUALITY & 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.