Quality Manager at Coherent Corp.

Rosario, Cavite, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management System, Internal And External Auditing, Optical Quality Assurance, Metrology, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Supplier Quality Management, Team Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability Studies, Calibration, Measurement System Analysis, DOE Data Analysis, ISO 9001, Customer Interface

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Quality System Management * Establish, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) * Ensure compliance with standards such as: * ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 / AS9100 (as applicable) * Lead internal and external audits * Control documentation (SOPs, WI, specifications) Optical Product Quality Assurance * Define and enforce optical quality criteria * Surface quality (scratch, pits, stains, etc.) * Parametric (Power/IRR, center thickness, outside diameter, ETV, etc.) * Approve inspection methods and acceptance standards * Ensure all outgoing products meet customer optical specifications Metrology & Inspection Leadership * Oversee use and validation of: * Interferometers * Test glass * ETV measurement * Ensure proper calibration and measurement system analysis (MSA/GR&R) * Drive accuracy and repeatability of measurements Process Quality & Yield Improvement * Monitor key metrics: * Yield * Scrap/rework rates * Cp/Cpk * Lead Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation * Partner with production to improve process capability Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving * Lead investigations on: * Customer complaints * Internal defects * Use structured methods: * 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys * Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Supplier & Incoming Quality Management * Qualify and audit suppliers of: * Raw Materials (ZnSe, Silicon blanks) * Consumables (diamond slurry, polishing pad, red soap, coolant, etc.) * Coatings and components * glass and aluminum tooling * Ensure incoming materials meet specs * Drive supplier quality improvement Team Leadership & Capability Building * Lead and develop: * Quality Engineers * Inspectors/Technicians * Build a quality mindset across production * Train teams on: * Standards * Defect awareness * Measurement techniques Customer & Stakeholder Interface * Act as primary contact for: * Customer audits * Quality issues * Technical clarifications * Communicate quality performance and improvements * Support new product introduction (NPI) Continuous Improvement & Strategy * Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives * Identify systemic improvement opportunities * Align quality objectives with business goals Education & Experience * Preferred Degrees: * Optics / Optical Engineering (best fit) * Physics (Applied / Optics-related) * Materials Science / Engineering * Mechanical Engineering (with precision manufacturing exposure * The candidate must come from environments with tight tolerances and precision manufacturing. * Preferred Industry Backgrounds * Optical fabrication (lenses, prisms, mirrors) * Photonics / laser optics * Semiconductor manufacturing * Precision machining / ultra-precision polishing * Aerospace or medical device manufacturing (high-spec components) Skills * Leadership- Able to quickly earn the respect and loyalty of subordinates; promotes harmony and teamwork. * Problem solving. Able to find and remove roots cause for individual and complex quality problems. * Ability to lead cross functional teams in problem solving activities. * Experience in SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, CQE preferred. * Experience in data collection and analysis including process capability studies and analysis of DOE data. * Auditing knowledge including ISO 9001. CQA preferred. * Calibration and verification expertise. Working Conditions * This role is 100% onsite 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. Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work. 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! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Responsibilities

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Quality Management System to ensure optical components meet customer and regulatory standards. They lead quality engineering teams, oversee metrology and inspection, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing yield and reliability.