Director, Supply Line Engineering

Duties & Responsibilities

1) Team Management

Key performance objectives setting for the team

Organize team activity with well resource planning

Team efficiency supervising and assessment

Motivate the team for sustainable enthusiasm

Communicate the team member for annual performance and career plan

2) Report Review and Approve

Review and comment on the supplier 8D report

Supplier audit report review and score determine

AVL MCO review and approve

SPCN review and approve

3) New Supplier Development

Align with Procurement on the sourcing strategy

Identify potential capable suppliers

Review the qualification report of new supplier

Identify the potential risk of new supplier to the project

Review material design to supplier manufacturability

4) Process Optimization

Identify the gap between team practice and procedure requirement

Initiate improvement proposals to the senior managers

Participate in the process establishment for the new business

Support customer or 3rd party audit on the process optimization

Deal with confliction with functional teams

Escalate to supplier executive for more resource and priority

5) Others

Support customer audit from Coherent plant

Make team report per need from senior manager

Qualification & Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field; advanced educational qualifications are a plus. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and sufficient relevant professional experience will also be considered.

15+ years of relevant working experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

10+ years of managerial or leadership experience in quality, engineering, or supply chain functions

Professional Competencies

Proficient in core quality tools including 8D, MSA, SPC, DOE, FMEA, etc.; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a strong plus

Familiar with mainstream quality and management systems: ISO9001/14001/45001/14064, QC080000, IATF16949, etc.

Skilled in data analysis tools such as Minitab and JMP

Well-versed in industry standards including Bellcore, Mil-standard, IPC, JEDEC, and RBA requirements (as applicable)

Solid hands-on experience in supplier system and process audit

Deep understanding of material manufacturing processes, testing methods, product specification requirements, and supplier compliance regulatory requirements

Extensive supply chain experience with clear insight into supplier capability landscape of the industry

Core Behaviors & Leadership

Strong leadership to drive the team toward operational excellence

Creative thinking to optimize team efficiency and develop new processes that support fast-growing business

Highly self-driven, with systematic thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Creative problem-solving mindset, strong adaptability, and sharp attention to details

Reliable, results-oriented, and committed to high work standards and quality

Proactive in building positive teamwork and cross-functional relationships

Capable of quick response and maintaining stable performance under pressure

Working Arrangement

Able to work highly independently with minimal supervision on assigned tasks

Excels in cross-organizational, cross-cultural global team environments

Willing to travel up to 30% of the time to suppliers, internal facilities, and other global locations as required

Able to support a flexible work schedule to align with collaboration across multiple worldwide sites

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