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A PhD degree is highly preferred.\n15+ years of progressive experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor photonics fabs, or processing plants, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership.\nDemonstrated experience leading teams and cross-functional processes in a complex manufacturing environment.\nExperience managing changing priorities and constrained resources while maintaining customer and business focus.\nSkills\nProven success in leading and developing people and building high-performing teams.\nStrong understanding of photonics process engineering and demonstrated experience in resolving process issues during manufacturing is preferred.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to influence across organizational boundaries and lead through ambiguity and changing priorities. Proven ability to build an environment of continuous experimentation while maintaining strict change control and risk mitigation protocols.\nStrong familiarity with advanced process diagnostics (e.g. PFMEA, Root-Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control) and data literacy platform. Industry-specific expertise may apply (e.g. Dry Etch for semiconductors, or wastewater treatment for infrastructure).\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics/reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or comparable technologies preferred.\nAbility to communicate effectively with operational teams, functional leaders, customers, and executive leadership.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as required by business.\nWorking Conditions\nWorking conditions are normal for an office environment and climate-controlled manufacturing facility.\nMust be able to work effectively with a 24/7 manufacturing organization and provide support outside normal business hours when required by operational or business needs.\nPhysical Requirements\nSitting and working at a computer for extended periods; occasional movement through manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics areas.\nSafety Requirements\nAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.\nQuality and Environmental Responsibilities\nDepending 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.\nCulture Commitment\nEnsure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:\nIntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust\nCollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas\nAccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome\nRespect - Recognize the Value in Everyone\nEnthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work\nCoherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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