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This is a career opportunity in a rapidly expanding business for a sales and marketing professional with experience in the photonics industry. The position reports directly to the General Manager.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sales and marketing experience within the photonics industry
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with internal and external customers
• Computer literacy

• A higher education qualification in physics or an engineering discipline
• Business qualification or higher degree
• Understanding of academic customer base and applications in photonics

We are looking for an enthusiastic time served apprentice or college graduate with industrial experience, some of which will have been spent working in a precision engineering environment, to take on the challenging combined role of CAD Engineer/Machinist.

An ability to make good design decisions with regard to manufacturing processes, material selection and design for manufacture are important. Additionally, proven practical machine shop skills would be an obvious advantage, with experience in both manual and CNC milling machine operation for the generation of prototype parts.

You will be involved in providing drafting and design support (3D and 2D) to the mechanical engineering team as well as deploying your practical skills to machine and assemble prototype parts. This is a key engineering support position that has the potential to develop into a full design engineering role.

The person we are seeking for this position will ideally possess the following:

• Experience of using a 2D/3D CAD Package
• Knowledge of Solidworks would be an advantage
• Practical machine shop skills
• Experience of using CAD/CAM software and CNC machine operation
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic and self motivated with a “can do” attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast paced engineering environment

We currently have a vacancy in our UK facility in Ely for a Production Engineer.

Thorlabs is a broad based optical technologies company with expertise in the design and manufacture of an extensive array of innovative photonics products for manufacturing and research, with an annually published catalogue present in almost every optics laboratory worldwide. The product range covers optical and opto-mechanical components, tables and vibration control, nanopositioning solutions, test and measurement systems, and laser sources.

Founded in 1989, Thorlabs has set standards for the fastest possible delivery of its products, excellent customer service and innovative product designs for the photonics community.

Reporting to the Motion Control Business Unit Leader, this is a career opportunity in a rapidly expanding business for an experienced Production Engineer. We are looking for a ‘hands on’, organised Production Engineer who has experience of working with good production methods and best practices.

The principal responsibility of the role is to ensure that production has been set clear targets and that they are consistently being achieved.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy please email a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter stating your salary expectations to recruitment@thorlabs.com

• Technical background in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to read, create and modify engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Solidworks would be advantageous.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed work instructions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literate

• Establish daily targets for production output.
• Develop standard work and training procedures,
• Implement improvements to existing work instructions and develop continuous improvement.

Our fast growing Ely, UK facility specialising in motion control and vibration isolation equipment is looking for an accomplished Quality Engineer to grow a strong quality culture in a dynamic global company. The ideal candidate must have good communication skills and a deep understanding of quality and how it pertains to the photonics and biosciences market segments. This individual will have the opportunity to work hands on with a diverse range of products and people and have a significant impact on end to end quality.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy please send a copy of your cv along with a covering letter stating your salary expectations to Human Resources, Thorlabs Ltd, 1 Saint Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4EX or alternatively email recruitment@thorlabs.com.

• Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art quality systems including Six-Sigma.
• In-depth knowledge of quality metrics, ISO standards, and processes.
• Strong knowledge of motion control mechanics and familiarity with the associated electronics.
• Knowledge and understanding of the business processes and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate resources to meet quality metrics.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and/or suppliers globally.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical production drawings
• Familiar with general machining practices and methodologies.
• Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: MS Office, Axapta and Solidworks.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience in a related industry.
• BS or MS degree; Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related science degree.
• Proven track record of successful implementation and maintenance of an ISO system.
• Six-Sigma Black belt certification.

• Manage and mentor a team of production engineers and quality assurance personnel.
• Interact with R&D team to ensure best practices on introduction of new product into the value stream.
• Continuously improve products and processes internally as well as evaluating and aiding external vendors.
• Interface with customers to ensure compliance and resolution of any reported issues.
• Strong ability to evaluate products and processes with Six Sigma and Lean practices.
• Analyzes root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner. Participates in cross-functional team efforts to improve products and processes.
• Administers Corrective/Preventative Action, and Internal Audit Systems.
• Reviews practices, procedures and processes seeking avenues to improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce risk to product quality.
• Leads development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of quality system(s) and processes that ensure that product and process changes are implemented in a correct and timely manner.
• Identifies and monitors quality metrics and goals to drive quality improvement efforts.

• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems, electro-optic systems, and imaging systems.
  Duties include:
  Working on projects from inception at the concept development stage to completion at the product delivery stage; Playing a primary role to develop designs and products to meet customer specifications and need; Developing technology and product concepts; Assisting in the development of new business; Developing designs and prototype products; Assisting in the manufacturing and manufacturing processes to complete the projects; Ensure the development of marketable, affordable, and producible products which meet demand performance and cost requirements. Generate parts specifications including dimensioned and tolerance drawings to ensure completion of engineering documentation to support product introductions/revisions. Performing product prototyping and testing, writing test requests and obtaining quotes from internal and external sources.

• BS or above in mechanical 5 or more years industry experience developing products; Strong experience designing electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical, and electro-optic systems a plus; Strong experience designing hardware for production; Design experience with multiple processes such as plastic injection molding, die-casting, sheet metal, machining processes, and assembly processes. Strong experience in fabrication and manufacturing of optical systems, imaging, or electro-optic systems. Minimum of 10,000 hours of Pro Engineering/SolidEdge/SolidWorks 3D Modeling Application. Knowledge of drafting practices.

• Experience developing embedded software for microcontroller based instruments in C and C++ programming languages and assembly language.
• Ability to read and understand analog/ digital electronic circuit and logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of the USB 2.0 system architecture and the ability to design embedded application for USB devices.
• Skill in designing graphic user interface (GUI) applications.
• Ability to use standard electronic test equipment.
• Knowledge using and developing GUI software for National Instruments LabWindows/CVI.
• Ability to write detailed software and hardware interface specifications and software requirements specifications based on product requirements developed by others.

• BS or MS in EE, CS, CE or other related field

• Undergraduate degree (by Spring 2010) in physics, optics, lasers, material science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemistry (with a strong focus on physical chemistry).
• Laboratory experience beyond basic laboratory courses [i.e., participation in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), senior honors project, or the like] is highly desirable.
• Strong writing and presentation skills in English.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to work under time constraints.
• A desire to learn about new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

• Advanced degree (by Spring 2010) in experimental physics, optics, lasers, imaging, material science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physical chemistry.
• Strong writing and presentation skills in English.
• Extensive Laboratory Experience.
• Well qualified candidates will have been in charge of a research project, successfully written a grant proposal, held a professorship position, and/or worked in the photonics industry.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to work under time constraints.
• A desire to learn about new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

• 3+ years experience as a CNC Machinist operating vertical & horizontal mills in a job shop environment with production & prototype runs
• Knowledge of CadCam & Gibbs
• Experienced in editing programs at the machine
• Excellent blueprint reading skills
• Work with close tolerances with minimum rework
• Ability to work as part of a team effort
• Ideal candidate is self-motivated and can work in fast paced environment