Thorlabs
optical technologies
R&DPurchasing&DataAssistant
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“R&D Purchasing & Data Assistant at Thorlabs. Skills: Purchasing, Data Management, Engineering Support. Supporting the R&D Purchasing and Data team. Assist Engineering purchasing with management of confirmed Purchase orders”
What You'll Achieve.
successful transition of prototype designs through to production release
Industry & Context.
over 18 years old, eligibility to work in the UK, valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including maths and English, Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, Organised, efficient, and takes initiative
Nice to Have
Experience in purchasing, logistics, or engineering is desirable, but not essential, Awareness of general engineering disciplines is advantageous, Experience using ERP/Supply chain software (Microsoft D365 and/or Bluestar would be a big advantage)
What You'll Do.
Supporting the R&D Purchasing and Data team
Assist Engineering purchasing with management of confirmed Purchase orders
Generate daily PO lines report for the Engineering team
Create and send approved purchase orders from purchase requisition system
Create new part numbers for production goods and/or services
Assist with any non-conformance activities i. e. liaising with vendors and raising return orders
Data and documentation maintenance
Assist with any obsolescence activities
Raise Engineering Change Orders to communicate changes whenever necessary
Generate shipping paperwork to send sample and prototype parts globally
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Manage the release notifications for software and firmware updates
Help create and maintain departmental SOPs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
liaising with suppliers; liaising with vendors; communicate changes whenever necessary
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Full Job Description
**What is the job?** Supporting the R&D Purchasing and Data team to allow the successful transition of prototype designs through to production release. **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available) **Department:** Engineering **Interview process:** 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 30-minute Teams interview; Second stage: Onsite 2-hour interview **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?** It’s a hybrid role, working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home. Our purpose-built facility is just 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…** * GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including maths and English * Experience in purchasing, logistics, or engineering is desirable, but not essential * Awareness of general engineering disciplines is advantageous * Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Organised, efficient, and takes initiative * Experience using ERP/Supply chain software (Microsoft D365 and/or Bluestar would be a big advantage) **What we would like you to do/ to see…** * Assist Engineering purchasing with management of confirmed Purchase orders to minimise any delays; liaising with suppliers to confirm de
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