{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b58e69fda61f786c56eeaa21","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b58e69fda61f786c56eeaa21","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b58e69fda61f786c56eeaa21","title":"Sr. Supplier Development Engineer","description":"Primary Duties & Responsibilities\nCoherent Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to work in our CO2 Business Unit located in Bloomfield, CT. The Supplier Development Engineer will provide subject matter expertise to increase the capability of our high-risk, critical, and strategic suppliers, improving cost, quality, and timeliness of delivered products to Coherent. Under limited supervision, you will be responsible for completing technical analytical assessments and reports to identify supplier quality and performance issues within current supply base as well as evaluation of potential future suppliers. Evaluate manufacturing producibility onsite at our most critical suppliers, improving overall supplier capability by driving drawing and process changes which enhance performance and reduce cost. SDE will be accountable for expected supplier performance improvement through creation and management of formal Supplier Development Plans. The SDE will also work closely with strategic sourcing and procurement as well as Coherent business unit's Engineering and Manufacturing organizations and support the development and implementation of informational processes and channels of communication.\nOther responsibilities include:\n\nComplete technical supplier assessment, identify actions and develop plans to improve suppliers' manufacturing capability for machinery, tooling and processes, quality, workforce, capacity, continuous improvement and sub-tier management.\nReview and develop supplier capacity analysis and tools.\nCreate and manage supplier specific development plans to completion.\nDeploy risk mitigation plans and be accountable for decreasing supplier risk.\nFacilitate and champion continuous improvement events and initiatives.\nReview engineering designs as related to a specific supplier's capabilities and facilitates producibility and design to cost changes.\nAdvise stakeholders on new product introduction designs for producibility and design to cost.\nInvestigate problem jobs and implement solutions to improve product quality, recovering expenses incurred by Coherent that are the responsibility of the supplier.\nConduct presentations to internal and external supplier senior business unit leadership.\nThis position may act as an informal lead as well as mentor less-experienced team members.\n\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's Degree; engineering, business or quality discipline.\n5+ years of related field operations/Supply Chain experience on manufacturing products, controls, and systems.\nLean Six Sigma Green belt certification preferred.\nAbility to travel up to 25%.\nSkills\nProject Management – Ability to organize cross function personnel into a focused group with specific action item requirements and timeliness of execution of these actions to drive to a successful conclusion of the project meeting goals and expectations.\nProblem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.\nAnalytical – Synthesizes complex and diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data findings.\nTeamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.\nCustomer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.\nInterpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.\nCost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.\nJudgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.\nPlanning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Sets goals and objectives. Develops realistic action plans.\nQuality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.\nExperience in managing large scale projects such as: product transfers, part qualifications and manufacturing system upgrades.\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret engineering design drawings. Ability to effectively present information to suppliers, internal customers, and management.\nAbility to construct and review capacity analysis.\nAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.\nSelf-motivated, hard-working, goal oriented, task focused, and a reliable team player.\n\nSafety Requirements\n\nAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.\nQuality and Environmental Responsibilities\n\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.:\nI ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust\nC ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas\nA ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome\nR espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone\nE nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work\n\nCoherent 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.\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .\n\nCoherent 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!\n\nNote 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.","company":"Coherent","rawCompany":"coherent","city":"Bloomfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:57:18.783Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"333914","title":"Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"measuring-dispensing-and-other-pumping-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Supplier Development Engineer","description":"Primary Duties & Responsibilities\nCoherent Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to work in our CO2 Business Unit located in Bloomfield, CT. The Supplier Development Engineer will provide subject matter expertise to increase the capability of our high-risk, critical, and strategic suppliers, improving cost, quality, and timeliness of delivered products to Coherent. Under limited supervision, you will be responsible for completing technical analytical assessments and reports to identify supplier quality and performance issues within current supply base as well as evaluation of potential future suppliers. Evaluate manufacturing producibility onsite at our most critical suppliers, improving overall supplier capability by driving drawing and process changes which enhance performance and reduce cost. SDE will be accountable for expected supplier performance improvement through creation and management of formal Supplier Development Plans. The SDE will also work closely with strategic sourcing and procurement as well as Coherent business unit's Engineering and Manufacturing organizations and support the development and implementation of informational processes and channels of communication.\nOther responsibilities include:\n\nComplete technical supplier assessment, identify actions and develop plans to improve suppliers' manufacturing capability for machinery, tooling and processes, quality, workforce, capacity, continuous improvement and sub-tier management.\nReview and develop supplier capacity analysis and tools.\nCreate and manage supplier specific development plans to completion.\nDeploy risk mitigation plans and be accountable for decreasing supplier risk.\nFacilitate and champion continuous improvement events and initiatives.\nReview engineering designs as related to a specific supplier's capabilities and facilitates producibility and design to cost changes.\nAdvise stakeholders on new product introduction designs for producibility and design to cost.\nInvestigate problem jobs and implement solutions to improve product quality, recovering expenses incurred by Coherent that are the responsibility of the supplier.\nConduct presentations to internal and external supplier senior business unit leadership.\nThis position may act as an informal lead as well as mentor less-experienced team members.\n\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's Degree; engineering, business or quality discipline.\n5+ years of related field operations/Supply Chain experience on manufacturing products, controls, and systems.\nLean Six Sigma Green belt certification preferred.\nAbility to travel up to 25%.\nSkills\nProject Management – Ability to organize cross function personnel into a focused group with specific action item requirements and timeliness of execution of these actions to drive to a successful conclusion of the project meeting goals and expectations.\nProblem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.\nAnalytical – Synthesizes complex and diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data findings.\nTeamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.\nCustomer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.\nInterpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.\nCost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.\nJudgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.\nPlanning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Sets goals and objectives. Develops realistic action plans.\nQuality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.\nExperience in managing large scale projects such as: product transfers, part qualifications and manufacturing system upgrades.\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret engineering design drawings. Ability to effectively present information to suppliers, internal customers, and management.\nAbility to construct and review capacity analysis.\nAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.\nSelf-motivated, hard-working, goal oriented, task focused, and a reliable team player.\n\nSafety Requirements\n\nAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.\nQuality and Environmental Responsibilities\n\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.:\nI ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust\nC ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas\nA ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome\nR espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone\nE nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work\n\nCoherent 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.\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .\n\nCoherent 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!\n\nNote 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.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:57:18.783Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:57:18.783Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Coherent","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Bloomfield","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b58e69fda61f786c56eeaa21"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b58e69fda61f786c56eeaa21"}}