Manufacturing Engineer

Coherent - Bloomfield, CT

Full-time

Bloomfield, CT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide day-to-day technical support for the production line, which includes cleanroom, sub-assembly, optical build, and laser final test areas. This role is crucial in maintaining the quality, reliability, and cycle time standards of the current laser build process. The Manufacturing Engineer will continuously improve current production methods by leveraging knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, quality control standards, and warranty metrics. Additionally, the engineer will take responsibility for electronic travelers, assembly and process methods, and bills of materials. Collaboration is key in this position, as the Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with quality, reliability, and supply chain teams to enhance product performance. The role also involves implementing corrective actions for issues reported by customers and participating in the transfer of new products from Research and Development into production, following established project management strategies. This position requires a strong educational background, with a BS in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant Physical Science majors, or an equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on Manufacturing Engineering experience, particularly in managing large-scale projects such as product transfers, part qualifications, and manufacturing system upgrades. Experience in recognizing, developing, and writing Capital Expansion Requisitions is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for the production line including cleanroom, sub-assembly, optical build, and laser final test areas.
• Maintain the quality, reliability, and cycle time standards of the current laser build process.
• Continuously improve current production methods using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, quality control standards, and warranty metrics.
• Take responsibility for electronic travelers, assembly and process methods, and bills of materials.
• Work with quality, reliability, and supply chain teams to improve product performance.
• Implement corrective actions for problems reported by customers.
• Participate in transferring new products from R&D into production following project management strategies.

Requirements

• BS in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant Physical Science majors or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
• 5 years of hands-on Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience in managing large scale projects such as product transfers, part qualifications and manufacturing system upgrades.
• Experience in recognizing, developing and writing Capital Expansion Requisitions.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing background with Applied Knowledge.
• Demonstrated Capability working with standard problem solving techniques like 6 SIGMA.
• Excellent MS Office product skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in automation and introduction of database tools.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with team members to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Passionate about lasers and producing best performing Laser products.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Product Data Management (PDM) software used to manage BOMs and documented manufacturing processes through an ECO workflow (e.g. Agile PDM).
• Self-motivated, hard-working, goal oriented, task focused, and a reliable team player.