Principal Supply Line Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage External Supplier Material Quality Performance

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Review supplier material quality performance in quarterly base, make score and feedback to supplier for continuous improvement.
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Participate Supplier Business Review and make quality rating to the overall SBR scoring.
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Audit supplier in the place to ensure their quality system meet our requirement, and drive actions for continuous improvement.
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Deep dive to supplier process audit, proactively mitigate the risk for better product quality.

• Drive Supplier for Failure Analysis

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Lead the material level failure analysis and drive supplier to identify the root cause and implement correction and prevention.
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Seek for quick feedback and advice from supplier for in-time affected material containment.
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Cross check with all peers suppliers for critical issues

• New Supplier Development

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Collaborate closely with Procurement and R&D in selection of new supplier to support cost reduction, continuous of supply and new design project.
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Lead the supplier qualification to ensure they meet our basic quality system requirement.
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Develop supplier capability and bridge the technical conversation between supplier and R&D to align the product roadmap.

• Supplier Change Management

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Ensure supplier sign back the SPCN agreement.
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Review supplier part/product/process change request and coordinate with internal functions for risk assessment.
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Work with Procurement and R&D to find alternative solution in case of any material EOL.
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Align with internal functions for the qualification plan of new part.
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Guide and review supplier first article report.

• Supplier Authorized Material Qualification

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Add new authorized part number on Agile
Qualification & Requirements

• Education:

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

• Experience:

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6+ years of experience in related material management
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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
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Familiar with various quality systems such as ISO9001/14000…
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Ability to use data analysis tools such as JMP or equivalent…
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Familiar with industry standard such as GR468, MIL-883…

• Job Skills and Requirements:

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Rich Experience in PD chip, Laser chip, TOCAN or TOSA & ROSA or COC product used in transceiver module.
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Good understanding and knowledge of PD Chip, Laser Chip, TOCAN or TOSA & ROSA, COC etc active Optics product, process, testing requirement.
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Knowledge and experience in passive optics components will be a plus.
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Ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisor on specific tasks.
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Excels in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment.
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Quick response and stable performance under pressure.
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Ability 40%-time travel to suppliers, COHERENT facilities, and other worldwide locations when necessary
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Able to support a flexible work schedule due to collaboration with multiple worldwide facilities

• Job Competencies:

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Hands-on experience in supplier system and process audit.
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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