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.

• 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

• 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, Solid Works, other), CAM (Master Cam, Surf Cam, Gibbs Cam, other), and CMM (PC-DIMS, Calypso) important.
• Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers is required.

• 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.

• 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)

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

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.