Sr. Project Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, engineering resources, equipment requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.

Leads engineering projects by coordinating cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to ensure timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.


* Provide expert technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ISO regulations.

Identifies and resolves technical issues that arise, supporting production as needed.


* Establishes and monitors project budgets and schedules, adjusting to meet deadlines and financial objectives while preparing comprehensive documentation, including plans and progress reports.


* Acts as the primary liaison for clients, stakeholders, and team members, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

Delivers project progress reports to various management levels, keeping all parties informed.


* Proactively identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies.

Ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and specifications.


* Collaborate with suppliers and vendors for timely, cost-effective execution and coordinates project Gate reviews to align initiatives with stakeholder expectations.


* Assists with manufacturing transfer of successful products, including documentation, training and specification of equipment.


* Travels to customers, vendors and other Coherent sites as-required.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials, or science field required


* At least 6 years' experience in engineering-related technical or project support


* PMP or CAPM certification preferred

Skills


* Experience with manufacturing and product development required.


* Experience processing and/or machining of advanced materials (ceramics, metal matrix composites, other) a strong plus.


* Knowledge of machining methods, including milling, turning, diamond grinding, EDM, laser, lapping and/or ultrasonic necessary.


* Knowledge of design software, e.g., CAD (ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, other), CAM (MasterCam, SurfCam, GibbsCam, other), and CMM (PC-DIMS, Calyspo) important.


* Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers is required.

Working Conditions


* Position is in manufacturing environment and requires on-site activities (this is not a work from home position).


* Work schedule is 5 days, 40 hrs per week, first shift.

Physical Requirements


* Required to lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs


* Must be able to sit, bend, squat and walk about facility


* Depending on project assignment, may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day (e.g., during production trials)

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp.

Corporate EHS standards.

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