Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Overview:

Coherent Corp. is a global leaders in datacenter and communications industries. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA, and founded in 1971, Coherent operates in over 20 countries worldwide. Since entering Vietnam in 2005, Coherent has expanded to over 2,400 employees across Binh Duong (VSIP1), Dong Nai (Nhon Trach 1), Hanoi, and Bac Ninh (Yen Phong IP). As part of our global growth strategy and commitment to local talent development, we aim to create over 4,000 new job opportunities in Vietnam within the next five years.

Business Title: Engineer 2, Supplier Quality

Work Location: 36 VSIP, Street No. 4, Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park, Binh Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Job Overview

Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplier quality performance meets customer and Coherent requirements. This role works closely with suppliers, engineering, and internal stakeholders to drive supplier qualification, corrective actions, and continuous improvement within an international manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Supplier Quality Program.

• Qualify suppliers through quality surveys, document reviews, and on-site assessments.

• Act as the technical interface between suppliers and internal Engineering teams.

• Manage supplier nonconformance issues, including NCR and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).

• Monitor and drive closure of RTV cases, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.

• Analyze supplier quality performance metrics, trends, PPMs, and generate monthly quality reports.

• Support supplier development activities for new supplier sourcing and continuous improvement of existing suppliers.

• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits as required.

• Provide technical and statistical quality support to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (Mechanical, Industrial, Optics, or equivalent).

• 0-2 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related roles in an international manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with supplier quality tools and methodologies including FMEA, SPC, 5Whys, and structured problem solving.

• Experience managing supplier NCR, SCAR, and corrective action processes.

• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems; ISO auditor experience is a strong advantage.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.

• Flexible Working Location: Employees are entitled to 6–12 flexible working days per calendar year, depending on the position.

• Free Shuttle Service: Staff transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to our offices in Nhon Trach and VSIP1.

• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive salary with annual reviews, plus allowances for accommodation, transportation, parking.

• Attractive Annual Bonus: From 1.96 to 4.00 months of salary, including the 13th-month bonus (effective for new offers from July 2025).

• Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive BVH coverage for employees, with optional family inclusion.

• Employee Well-being & Development: Training programs, annual health check-ups, holiday gifts, travel opportunities, sports events, and more.

At Coherent, our people are the driving force behind our success. Through continuous improvement in talent acquisition and management, we deliver a seamless and inclusive experience that empowers individuals to thrive. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every candidate and employee is valued, supported, and positioned to make meaningful contributions to our mission and long-term growth.

Join Coherent and become part of a team, today.