Quality Manager

Coherent Vietnam, a branch of Coherent Corp., a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops products for applications in the industrial, optical communications, aerospace and defence, life sciences, semiconductor capital equipment and consumer markets.

Coherent Vietnam is planning significant investments in the southern province of Dong Nai. We aim to develop high-tech projects in advanced optics and semiconductor (SiC) manufacturing. This initiative, located in Nhon Trach 1 Industrial Park, involves an investment capital of hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars and is set to begin operations by the end of 2024.

• Responsible for Quality functions for designated manufacturing site. Escalation path for quality related risk assessments and decision making.

• Maintain the system and continually improve its effectiveness to enhance customer satisfaction and business performance.

• Provide product and service that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements to support our business.

• Lead team to solve quality issues.

• Leads experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments.

• Experienced leadership required.

• Leads extended alpine mountain-climbing trips

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s). Manages Area of responsibility. Efficient use of time, maximize resources, gets the job done. A strong tactical decision maker.

• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.

• Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible for a functional area and not have any subordinate employees.

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.

• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.

Typically 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Typically requires 3+ years managerial/leadership experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences, prefer from the field of optics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering.

- Equipped with technical expertise in manufacturing/engineering quality assurance, reliability engineering.

- Extensive background of using statistical and QA/QC tools to collect, research, and analyze data.

- Familiar with ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC, Customer service handling, 8D, and continuous improvement.

- Leadership skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

- Demonstrated project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

- Highly self-motivated, ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues.

- Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency.

Note: This position will have the opportunity to participate in overseas training courses as required by policies of Coherent Vietnam.

At Coherent Vietnam, we prioritize the well-being and development of our employees through various initiatives:

- Competitive Salary: We offer competitive salary in the labor market, with annual increase to reward performance.

- Annual Bonuses: Employees can receive annual bonuses up to 3.5 x Monthly salary, including a 13th-month bonus and a monthly performance bonus (~20%/ month)

- Free Shuttle Service: We provide free staff vans for employees in Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to our work locations at NT1 and VSIP1.

- Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance is provided for employees, with an option to purchase coverage for family members.

- Annual Leave: Employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave, an additional day for every 5 years of service.

- Professional Working Environment with many opportunities to participate in job-related training courses; Regular free health check-ups; Holiday gifts; Travel opportunities, sports events and other benefits are part of our commitment to employee well-being.