Manufacturing Operational Excellence Manager

About the job Build the operating system that helps Graphcore scale quality, resilience and production readiness. As an Integrated Management Systems Engineer, you will help shape the Graphcore way. This is our integrated approach to practical, scalable management systems. You will turn ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22301 requirements into usable ways of working. Your impact will reach engineering, operations, suppliers and corporate teams. Lead the delivery of the Integrated Management System internal audit programme, including audit planning and execution, reporting findings, agreeing corrective actions with process owners, and monitoring actions through to effective closure. The team and culture You will work with Manufacturing Operations and Quality, partnering closely with engineering, operations and process owners. Work happens through direct problem solving, clear ownership and practical decisions. This role needs someone who can move between standards, systems and real workflows. You will challenge complexity and help teams build processes that people actually use. Decisions are grounded in evidence, risk and operational reality. You will be expected to speak up, take responsibility and help Graphcore improve at pace. This Team work x3 days a week in the Bristol office. What we’re looking for · Strong understanding of ISO 9001 principles in engineering or technology-led organisations · Lead auditor qualification in ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301 or ISO 9001 · Experience designing or improving management system processes · Ability to translate standards into practical operating models · Experience working in complex product development environments · Structured problem-solving skills, such as A3, 5 Whys or Ishikawa Benefits · Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility, with an expectation to be in 2-3 days/week · Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work · Retirement planni

About the job Make the systems behind Graphcore’s product information work better, stay controlled, and remain trusted. You’ll administer and improve our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system, with responsibility for document management and the standards portal. Your work will keep product information accurate, traceable, accessible, and aligned with controlled documentation across Graphcore. You’ll configure workflows, permissions and system controls. You’ll also support users, resolve issues, and help deliver system updates and improvements. This role offers broad exposure across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain, with real ownership of business-critical systems. The team and culture You’ll join Configuration Management within Manufacturing Operations. The team keeps critical engineering data and controlled documents accurate, traceable, and effectively managed. What we’re looking for Essential Hands-on experience administering PLM, document management, operational, or other business-critical systems. Understanding of product data, revisions, engineering change, release control, workflows, and governance. Strong capability in user administration, access control, issue resolution, data quality, and controlled information management. Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or similar technical and operational teams. Ability to manage competing priorities independently, with strong attention to detail and clear stakeholder communication. Desirable Experience with Arena PLM, Cognidox, Accuris, system integrations, reporting, upgrades, or data migrations would be valuable. Experience of BOM (Bill Of Materials) structures. Benefits Unlimited annual leave Up to 5% matched pension Phantom equity – share in Graphcore’s success True flexibility in how and where you work Office spaces designed for collaboration Free food and an on-site barista Health cash plan Income protection Life assurance Along with other benefits

About the job Turn complex manufacturing data into higher yield, stronger quality and better products at scale. As Principal Product Engineer, you will help Graphcore manufacture advanced products with optimised yield, quality and cost. You will guide product performance through launch, production ramp and sustained high volume manufacturing. Your work will influence chip manufacturing, test, PCBA and system level production. You will help teams find the signals that improve reliability, reduce cost and protect quality. You will partner with OSATs, test engineering, manufacturing, quality, data engineering and analytics teams. Together, you will release new products and solve difficult yield, test and manufacturing challenges. This role suits someone who enjoys deep technical ownership and practical impact. You will turn manufacturing data into action across silicon, boards, blades and rack scale systems. The team and culture You will join the Product Test and Diagnosis team within Manufacturing Operations. The team spans Bristol, Cambridge, India, the US and Taiwan, working close to products and production partners. Work happens through direct ownership, technical depth and clear decisions. You will define best practice, challenge assumptions and move quickly when yield or quality needs attention. The team connects silicon, board level assemblies, server blades and rack scale systems. Decisions are grounded in data, engineering judgement and accountability for manufacturing outcomes. What we're looking for · Strong semiconductor product engineering, test engineering or manufacturing engineering capability in high volume production · Deep understanding of semiconductor, PCBA and system level manufacturing and testing · Strong statistical analysis skills, including SPC, DOE, regression, hypothesis testing and six sigma methods · Proven ability to analyse and visualise large manufacturing datasets using Python, SQL, JMP or similar tools · Experience driving yield, qua

About the job Turn complex engineering changes into controlled, traceable actions that keep advanced AI hardware moving forward. As an Engineering Change Analyst, you’ll coordinate product and manufacturing changes across complex hardware. You’ll bring structure and momentum to every change. You’ll help ensure changes are complete, reviewed and implemented correctly. Your work will improve visibility and maintain accurate product records. You’ll coordinate ECRs, ECOs and Deviations throughout their lifecycle. You’ll also support impact assessments, change reviews and clear communication across teams. This role puts you at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain. You’ll see how decisions become controlled product changes. The team and culture You’ll join Configuration Management within Manufacturing Operations. The team owns product configuration, engineering change control, product data governance and PLM processes. Day to day, you’ll work across technical teams and manufacturing partners. You’ll track actions, surface blockers and keep changes progressing. Good decisions depend on accurate information and clear ownership. You’ll help teams understand impacts, document decisions and resolve issues before changes move forward. What we’re looking for Essential Experience in engineering change control, product lifecycle management, or manufacturing operations. Experience using PLM, ERP, or engineering data management systems, with a solid understanding of bills of materials (BOMs), part numbering, revision control, and engineering documentation. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to coordinate multiple changes, track actions to completion, and escalate issues appropriately. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Desirable Experience in electronics, semiconductors, computing, or complex hardware pr

About the job Help shape the first moments of life for the next generation of AI processors. You'll lead the bring-up and characterisation of Graphcore's silicon devices and system platforms. Your work will ensure products perform reliably before they reach customers. You'll build and lead a team that develops characterisation plans, automates testing, and analyses results across silicon and system platforms. You'll work closely with architecture, silicon, hardware, operations and product teams to solve complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with the opportunity to influence product design, shape new capabilities, and build a team from the ground up. The team and culture You'll join a newly formed team within Manufacturing Operations and help define how bring-up and characterisation is delivered at Graphcore. Your decisions will shape the team's direction as it grows. The team works closely with colleagues across Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan. Success comes from solving problems together, sharing data, and making informed engineering decisions. You'll be trusted to take ownership, remove blockers, and improve how work is done. We value people who speak up, challenge assumptions, and turn ideas into practical solutions. What we're looking for Essential Proven track record of delivering technical outcomes as an individual contributor, manager, or project manager, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Solid experience in silicon digital device design, bring-up, and characterisation, with a good understanding of silicon process technology and its impact on transistor- and system-level performance. Strong knowledge of high-performance processors, system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, and high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR. Experience with measurement automation, data analysis, and developing code or scripts to support automated testing and analysis workflows. Bachelor's degree (or e

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-6a61cc6f-a00c-8334-82ca-8a2dd2e477ca-0" data-turn-id-container="request-6a61cc6f-a00c-8334-82ca-8a2dd2e477ca-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-turn="assistant"> About the job Shape how advanced AI hardware is tested before it reaches customers. You'll lead the technical direction of manufacturing test solutions for Host Processor Modules, Server Blades, and multi-node rack systems. Your work will help ensure every system meets the highest quality standards before deployment. You'll own the architecture of the test executive software and develop manufacturing test content that validates complex hardware at scale. Working across hardware, firmware, and software teams, you'll enable reliable, efficient testing throughout production. This role offers broad technical influence. You'll solve complex engineering challenges, improve manufacturing quality through data, and help shape the future of Graphcore's production test capability. The team and culture You'll join the Product Test and Diagnosis team within Manufacturing Operations. The team defines and delivers test strategies across silicon, boards, server systems, and rack-scale platforms. Day to day, you'll work closely with engineers across hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality. Decisions are driven by technical evidence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll have the freedom to lead technically, mentor other engineers, and influence how manufacturing test evolves across globally distributed teams. What we're looking for Essential Extensive experience developing and deploying manufacturing test solutions for high-performance servers, accelerators (GPU-class), or comparable large-scale compute hardware. Proven technical leadership as