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Quality Manager

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Starkville, MSFull-time$95–110K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$95–110K/yr
Location
Starkville, MS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Work authorization required

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Job overview

The Quality Manager maintains the Starkville site’s quality management system, oversees quality controls and audits, and reports on system performance and improvement needs. The role supports production and engineering, manages inspection, calibration, and nonconforming materials, and advances continuous improvement. It also interfaces with customers, suppliers, and auditors, and supports corporate quality initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem Solving, nice to haveRoot Cause Analysis, nice to haveQuality Systems Development, nice to haveAuditing, nice to haveCorrective and Preventive Actions, nice to haveStatistical Process Control, nice to haveSix Sigma, nice to haveLean, nice to haveTotal Quality Management, nice to haveISO 9001, nice to haveISO 14001, nice to haveComputer Skills, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveAbility to Work at Computer, nice to have

Qualifications

7+ Years Quality Experience, required3+ Years Semiconductor or Manufacturing Experience, requiredBachelor's in Listed Fields or Equivalent, requiredASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt, nice to haveCertified Quality Auditor, nice to haveU.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual, required

Full job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintaining an effective quality system, developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures

  • Maintaining RMA system with a focus on determining roots cause of returns and speed of execution on implementing solutions

  • Performing and responding to quality audits and facilitate corrective action and process improvements based upon the audit results with active between quality and production teams

  • Product quality evaluation to ensure compliance of shipped products to customer and internal requirements

  • Maintaining Incoming Inspection function in MS and provide timely reports

  • Responsible for calibration programs in MS

  • Controlling nonconforming material in MS

  • Assisting production and engineering personnel to ensure delivery of quality products.

  • Supporting corporate-wide quality initiatives and projects and the application of quality tools and methods, such as FMEA and SPC

  • Championing continuous improvement programs and initiatives

  • Plan, promote, and organize training of manufacturing team on all aspects of the quality system

  • Interface with customers, suppliers, and third party auditors on a variety of topics

  • Reporting to top management on the performance of the QMS in MS site and any need for improvement as required.

  • Education & Experience

  • Minimum 7+ yrs. experience in Quality Engineering or similar job functions.

  • 3-5 years of experience in Semiconductor or Manufacturing.

  • BS in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, or equivalent.

  • ASQ certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black belt certification is desirable.

  • Skills

  • Problem solving. Able to find and remove root cause for individual and complex quality problems.

  • Understanding of, and ability to develop quality systems (process and procedures for auditing, corrective and preventive actions, etc...).

  • Sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex problems and finding solutions.

  • Experience in SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM techniques. CQE preferred.

  • Auditing knowledge including ISO 9001 & ISO 14001. CQA preferred.

  • Strong computer skills and written and verbal communication skills.

  • Travel 5-10% of the time within the United States.

  • Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

  • Working Conditions

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Occasional hands-on work in a cleanroom

  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work at computer

  • Safety Requirements

  • All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI 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.

  • Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

  • Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 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.

  • Culture Commitment

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

  • I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

  • C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

  • A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

  • R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

  • E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

  • Coherent 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.

  • If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

ABOUT US

Coherent 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!

Note 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.

Job Identification: 2015848

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $94680.00 - $110,000.00 per year

LinkedIn: #LI-BT1

How this job compares

Set against the 870 open Quality Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–110K/yr
  • US median$121–179K/yr503 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 30% below the US median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Quality Manager jobs in Mississippi and 870 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Quality Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (761 postings).
Education
308 of the 870 open Quality Manager jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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