Quality Assurance Manager

About The Role

As QA Lead, you will play a important role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards and focus on corrective and preventive actions of internal production deviations. 

You will also lead our ISO 9001: 2015 work, and together with Head of EHS, support the management systems 9001/14001, since it’s effective to coordinate Quality and Environmental activities in the same way. 

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Developing and maintaining ISO systems ensuring adherence to certification requirements. 
• Monitoring and review verifications of internal corrective actions 
• KPI reporting in line with requirements. 
• Providing guidance and support to ensure compliance with legal, corporate, and regulatory demands. 
• Leading initiatives in emergency preparedness and obtaining permits for environmentally hazardous activities. 
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to establish robust management systems and drive continuous improvement. 

What We’re Looking For 

We are searching for a results-driven professional who brings expertise and enthusiasm to the role. The ideal candidate has: 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quality management, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 
• Experience of hi-tech manufacturing environments, with a preference for backgrounds in semiconductor or medical industry. 
• Proven leadership in establishing and managing QA programs and systems. 
• Experience conducting internal audits and leading QA-related training sessions. 
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. 
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. 

Additional qualifications that will set you apart include: 

• Expertise in optoelectronics manufacturing. 
• Documented success in implementing quality strategies. 

What Coherent Offer

Joining the Coherent team means becoming part of an innovative organization that values its employees and fosters professional growth. They provide: 

A dynamic, international work environment where your ideas and contributions matter. 

A collaborative and supportive company culture, driven by our core values: 

• Integrity – Build trust and transparency. 
• Collaboration – Innovate by sharing ideas and working together. 
• Accountability – Take ownership of outcomes and processes. 
• Respect – Recognize and value the contributions of all individuals. 
• Enthusiasm – Bring passion and purpose to your work. 
• Challenging technical projects that shape the future of manufacturing. 
• Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development. 

Additional Information

• Start: Upon agreement 
• Location: Järfälla, Stockholm - We like you to be on-site at least three days a week. 
• Salary: Upon agreement 
• Union Contact: 
• Niklas Jansson: niklas.jansson@coherent.com  
• Jessica Carlsson: jessica.carlsson@coherent.com 

Take the Next Step in Your Career 

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading organization dedicated to excellence in EHS. If you thrive in a high-paced environment with complex challenges and are passionate about driving change, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply today and join Coherent in shaping a safer, more sustainable future! 
  

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!

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