Thorlabs

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

QualityControlSupervisor

$63–76k Newton, New Jersey, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Quality Control Supervisor at Thorlabs. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. management and integration of inspection processes to ensure quality products are delivered to internal and external customers. Understand business concepts such as inventory procedures, Lead times, and MRP”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure quality products are delivered to internal and external customers; Ensure performance to meet all production and prototyping requirements of production team; Ensure the quality of all team product and establish sound quality processes; Manage departmental performance measures; Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis

Industry & Context.

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations, Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times, lift or move objects up to 20 pounds, grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small, wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments, safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar and progressive position, High School education or equivalent, computer skills such as but not limited to Excel and Axapta, interpersonal, organization and management skills, Knowledge of all department positions and requirements, Knowledge of existing processes and procedures to ensure process and productivity improvement, Working knowledge of tooling of substrates for coating, Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

leadership experience preferred

What You'll Do.

management and integration of inspection processes to ensure quality products are delivered to internal and external customers

Understand business concepts such as inventory procedures

Ensure performance to meet all production and prototyping requirements of production team

Ensure the quality of all team product and establish sound quality processes

Create updates and presentations as needed for Management

Manage departmental performance measures

including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager

Conduct annual performance reviews for team members

Maintain proper inventory levels in coordination with buyers and planners

Advise planners of potential missed dates

Participate in interviews as needed

complete performance make termination recommendations as necessary

Counsel poor performance up to and including termination in conjunction w/ manager

Manage department priorities

Fulfills all regular production duties and completes required paperwork in a timely manner

Assists with managing implemented quality systems

Identify non-conformances through specified inspection methods

Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis

performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures

Adhering to Company policies

and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; coordination with buyers and planners; Participate in interviews as needed; supervises an area of employees within the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that area

Communication Scope

Create updates and presentations as needed for Management; provides regular progress reports to manager

Process & Methodology

resource planning, Manage department priorities

Full Job Description

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture. The position is responsible for the management and integration of inspection processes to ensure quality products are delivered to internal and external customers. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. **Essential Job Functions** **include the following, but are not limited to:** * Understand business concepts such as inventory procedures, Lead times, and MRP. * Ensure performance to meet all production and prototyping requirements of production team. * Ensure the quality of all team product and establish sound quality processes. * Create updates and presentations as needed for Management. * Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager. * Conduct annual performance reviews for team members. * Maintain proper inventory levels in coordination with buyers and planners. * Advise planners of potential missed dates. * Participate in interviews as needed. * Monitor attendance, performance, training; complete performance assessments; make termination recommendations as necessary. * Counsel poor performance up to and including termination in conjunction w/ manager. * Manage department priorities. * Fulfills all regular production

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