Supplier Quality Engineer - 1169
Supplier Quality Engineer - 1169
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Job Description
What is the job
With support from other Thorlabs departments engage and collaborate with Thorlabs supply chain to implement best practices that eliminate waste emphasise defect prevention reduce component variation ensure ontime delivery and nurture an environment of continuous improvement.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am 4.30 pm
Who we are
Thorlabs is a global industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working
Ourpurposebuilt facility isjust 12 miles from Cambridge within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
Requirements
What is essential to us
- Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering Quality Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years experience in an equivalent Supplier Quality Engineering role
- Basic to intermediate understanding of Lean principles and their practical implementation within the supply chain with the ability to coach suppliers to adopt lean principles (including but not limited to SMED PFEP EPEI and pull)
- Basic to intermediate experience in Supplier quality development and working with suppliers to meet agreed quality standards
- Appreciation of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) & Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA); experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) would be beneficial
- Ability to understand and interpret high precision engineering drawings (down to micron level tolerances would be beneficial)
- Experience in a low volume high mix manufacturing environment
- Substantial ability to create and enhance working relationships with suppliers to partner in their pursuit of zero defects
- Experience in working with a multidisciplinary project team to drive improvement projects through to completion
- Ability to multitask time manage and work independently
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude
- Positive contribution to multi1departmental initiatives and process improvements
- Receptive to new challenges and expanding current knowledge
What we would like you to do/ to see
- Support strategically selected suppliers by performing onsite supplier visits going to the Gemba to undertake root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans to reduce supplier NonConformance Reports (NCRs) and improve supplier quality
- With support from other Thorlabs departments engage in supply chain improvements by active and collaborative supplier engagement to eliminate waste and emphasise defect prevention reduce component variation and nurture an environment of continuous improvement
- Develop an understanding and utilise continuous improvement tools such as Lean Six1Sigma PokaYoke (Error Proofing) Measurement System Analysis and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to enhance supplier performance
- Collaborate with Thorlabs Purchasing Planning and Quality Engineering teams to monitor and critique key supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
- With support from other Thorlabs departments rehabilitate underperforming suppliers with unresolved or repeat quality issues going to the Gemba and coaching the supplier to develop true corrective and sustainable actions
- Collaborate with Thorlabs Engineering teams (R&D NPI Quality and Manufacturing) to define critical component/process characteristics (PPAP) to ensure supplier process capabilities are matched to requirements
- Produce and present concise supplier action plan summaries with internally agreed KPIs to monitor and track impact of supplier quality improvements on cost quality and ontime delivery
- With support from other Thorlabs departments develop a supplier audit programme to ensure corrective actions are maintained by periodic verification of supplier correction action plans and to verify that agreed manufacturing standards are adhered to
- Participate in internal crossdepartmental initiatives to develop a holistic and comprehensive quality management system
What will you get
At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking free refreshments as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are
Competitive Salary to attract the best plus an excellent benefits package including pension health care 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Job Reference: THORVC1169
This is a rolling campaign so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
*This is a legal requirement further information is here School leaving age GOV (www)
We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.
Benefits
Contributed Pension Scheme Group Life Cover Private Health Care Group Income Protection & more.
Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd 204 Lancaster Way Business Park Ely Cambs CB6 3NX or email
In line with the requirements of the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
