Manufacturing Engineering Sr Manager

Posted: Friday, 13 February 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/14/2026 02:29:55
Indexed on: 02/14/2026 02:29:55

Location: Budd Lake, NJ, 07828, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Coherent Corp. is hiring!

Description:

Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and design manufacturing process of complex optical components utilizing existing equipment and technologies, or implementing new cost-efficient approach.
  • Design tools and fixtures to improve or stream line manufacturing process.
  • Defining best technical solutions to mitigate the human factor influences of the process.
  • Troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for prototype units through development to the production process
  • Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
  • Makes final decisions on operational matters and ensures operations effective achievement of objectives.
  • Drives program and issue resolutions cross functionally .
  • Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
    • Decisions may impact across other functions within the division or globally.
  • Creating and maintaining project documentation and communicating information at project status meetings.
  • Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company.
  • Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods..

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of the optical components. Knowledge of crystal fabrication a +
  • SolidWorks design and simulations skills
  • Hands on experience in optical shop
    • CNC programming.
      • Utilizing microscopes, interferometers, and laser measurement setup.
  • Proven experience in OneNote, Microsoft Office, Oracle, or similar software
  • Six Sigma, C-Lean, and 5S knowledge a must.

Education
  • Masters in manufacturing engineering or equivalent, preferably in optics or lasers
  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 9 years experience; or equivalent experience

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Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated Sr. Manager Manufacturing Engineering to lead engineering projects for our location. The ideal candidate will have experience as a manufacturing engineer in the field of optics and / or lasers manufacturing. This person will work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, managing assigned projects, tasks and schedules.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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