Temp Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through completion to support on-time, in-scope delivery.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities, priorities, and resources to meet project and production objectives.

• Review customer requirements, drawings, layouts, and specifications for manufacturability and technical alignment.

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for ceramic substrates and related products.

• Create and maintain mechanical drawings, process travelers, work instructions, and other controlled documentation.

• Support tooling, fixtures, machine files, and process set-up needed for production and post-processing.

• Track project milestones, identify risks, and communicate status, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, quality, operations, and engineering teams to resolve technical and process issues.

• Drive continuous improvement activities that improve quality, efficiency, traceability, and process consistency.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, design engineering, or project management in a technical manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting ceramic substrate, circuit board, or comparable advanced manufacturing processes preferred.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Knowledge of ceramic substrate and circuit board manufacturing methods, materials, and design considerations.

• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, layouts, specifications, and customer requirements.

• Experience with engineering documentation, process control, and traceability in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with common engineering and office software tools.

• Strong project planning, organization, and follow-through skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.

• Ability to analyze technical issues and implement practical process improvements.

• Must be able to comply with applicable export control, confidentiality, and company policy requirements, including ITAR/EAR if required for the site or program

• Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc.

Working Conditions

• Works in both office and manufacturing environments.

• May require periodic support outside normal working hours to meet project or production needs.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: up to 4 hours per day.

• Sitting: up to 6 hours per day.

• Lifting: up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

• Pushing/Pulling: up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

• Use required PPE in manufacturing and engineering areas as defined by site procedures.

• Complete all required site safety training and screening requirements.

• Follow equipment, chemical, and hazard communication procedures applicable to assigned duties.

Quality & 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.

• Support compliance with applicable quality and environmental management system requirements.

• Maintain accurate engineering and manufacturing records to support process control, traceability, and audit readiness.

• Support applicable ISO and site-specific standards as required by the role and location.

Culture Commitment

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

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