David Coombes

David Coombes is an accomplished quality and operations management professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently, David serves as Senior Manager of Corporate Quality and Reliability at Coherent Inc., where responsibilities include overseeing quality management systems. Prior to this role, David held positions such as Senior Manager at Amazon Lab126, Director of Operations and Quality at ABX Engineering, and Principal Consultant at Biz Improvements, emphasizing continuous improvement methodologies and regulatory compliance. David's career also includes significant roles at PayPal, Oracle Corporation, Applied Materials, and RSP Manufacturing, demonstrating a strong track record in quality assurance, process improvement, and operational efficiency. David holds a Higher National Certificate in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Kingston College and has been instrumental in implementing quality management systems aligned with various industry standards.