Locations United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire
time type Full time
posted on Posted Yesterday
job requisition id 2025499
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION:
Required to perform quality assurance activities for the Wafer fabrication development and manufacturing teams. The site develops and manufactures Indium Phosphide wafers, processing them through to individual chips.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* QMS Implementation and Maintenance:
o Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and TL9000.
o Manage and oversee all aspects of the QMS, ensuring it is effectively integrated across all departments and functions.
o Ensure the QMS documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
* Compliance and Auditing:
o Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with QMS procedures, identify non-conformities, and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
o Support external audits and ensure timely resolution of any audit findings.
* Process Improvement:
o Continuously assess the effectiveness of the QMS and implement improvements to optimize processes.
o Work cross-functionally to ensure all departments follow established quality standards and practices.
o Analyse quality performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
o Facilitate PFMEAs.
* Training and Support:
o Provide QMS training to staff and ensure proper understanding of quality requirements, procedures, and best practices.
o Support teams in implementing QMS changes and improvements.
o Act as a liaison between various departments, ensuring quality objectives are aligned across the organization.
* Documentation Control and Reporting:
o Manage and control all quality-related documentation, ensuring it is accurate, secure, and compliant with regulations.
o Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for QMS performance and quality initiatives.
o Prepare detailed reports for senior management on quality trends, audits, and improvement initiatives.
* Problem Solving:
o Support internal 8D process and coordinate 8D meetings.
o Address customer complaints or concerns.
Qualifications:
* Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
* Certifications (Preferred):
o Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or other relevant certifications.
o Core Tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA).
o VDA 6.3.
* Experience:
o Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a quality management or QMS role, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
o Previous experience of working within a cleanroom environment (Preferred).
o Previous working experience with Oracle, Agile or PROMIS (or similar systems).
* Skills:
o Strong understanding of quality management systems, particularly ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent standards.
o Experience in conducting internal audits, managing non-conformities, and applying CAPA principles.
o Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen.
o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess processes and drive change.
o MS Office – Inc. Word, Excel, Email and PowerPoint.
o Calibration Experience (Preferred).
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
* Ability to integrate quickly into an existing team, and able to demonstrate having strong inter-personal communication skills.
* Target orientated.
* Capable to work independently on given tasks.
* Due to rural location of the site and not being served by public transport – own transportation is essential.
Lumentum Technology UK Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
About Us
It’s an exciting time to join Lumentum! Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.
We believe Lumentum is a great place to work and we support a diverse and inclusive culture where employees bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We strive to build meaningful connections that fuel innovation to produce products that impact the world. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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