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Manufacturing Operational Excellence Manager

Graphcore
Location
Bristol, UK
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Quality
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong technical grounding in manufacturing, quality or reliability engineering within semiconductor, advanced electronics or complex hardware environments.
  • Ability to apply structured problem-solving and data analysis to complex manufacturing or product quality issues.
  • Experience using statistical, process capability or reliability data to support engineering and operational decisions.
  • Understanding of new product introduction, production ramp and sustained volume manufacturing.
  • Confidence leading cross-functional investigations across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain teams.
  • Ability to work with outsourced manufacturing partners and turn failure insights into practical improvements.
What the job really is

As the Manufacturing Operational Excellence Manager, you will focus on enhancing quality, reliability, and performance throughout the hardware lifecycle at Graphcore. Your role involves analyzing data to identify risks, leading investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements in manufacturing processes. This position requires a strong technical background in manufacturing or quality engineering, particularly within complex hardware environments.

Benefits
  • Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
  • Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
  • Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
  • Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
  • Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
  • Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Individual contributor role with real ownership, requiring strong leadership through influence
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available
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