Principal Supply Line Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage External Supplier Material Quality Performance

Review supplier material quality performance in quarterly base, make score and feedback to supplier for continuous improvement.

Participate Supplier Business Review and make quality rating to the overall SBR scoring.

Audit supplier in the place to ensure their quality system meet our requirement, and drive actions for continuous improvement.

Deep dive to supplier process audit, proactively mitigate the risk for better product quality.

Drive Supplier for Failure Analysis

Lead the material level failure analysis and drive supplier to identify the root cause and implement correction and prevention.

Seek for quick feedback and advice from supplier for in-time affected material containment.

Cross check with all peers suppliers for critical issues

New Supplier Development

Collaborate closely with Procurement and R&D in selection of new supplier to support cost reduction, continuous of supply and new design project.

Lead the supplier qualification to ensure they meet our basic quality system requirement.

Develop supplier capability and bridge the technical conversation between supplier and R&D to align the product roadmap.

Supplier Change Management

Ensure supplier sign back the SPCN agreement.

Review supplier part/product/process change request and coordinate with internal functions for risk assessment.

Work with Procurement and R&D to find alternative solution in case of any material EOL.

Align with internal functions for the qualification plan of new part.

Guide and review supplier first article report.

Supplier Authorized Material Qualification

Add new authorized part number on Agile

Qualification & Requirements

Education:

BS degree in engineering of corresponding material. Advanced educational qualifications will be a plus.

Experience:

6+ years of experience in related material management

Proficient in suitable quality tools such as 8D, MSA, SPC, DOE, FEMA etc. ASQ 6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus

Familiar with various quality systems such as ISO9001/14000…

Ability to use data analysis tools such as JMP or equivalent…

Familiar with industry standard such as GR468, MIL-883…

Job Skills and Requirements:

Rich Experience in PD chip, Laser chip, TOCAN or TOSA & ROSA or COC product used in transceiver module.

Good understanding and knowledge of PD Chip, Laser Chip, TOCAN or TOSA & ROSA, COC etc active Optics product, process, testing requirement.

Knowledge and experience in passive optics components will be a plus.

Ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisor on specific tasks.

Excels in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment.

Quick response and stable performance under pressure.

Ability 40%-time travel to suppliers, COHERENT facilities, and other worldwide locations when necessary

Able to support a flexible work schedule due to collaboration with multiple worldwide facilities

Job Competencies:

Hands-on experience in supplier system and process audit.

Self-driving, Systematic Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making with Data Driving, Professional and Technical Knowledge and Skills, Reliable and Dependable, Results Oriented, Teamwork and Positive Relationships, Work Standards/Quality/ Details.

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