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My client, a rapidly growing Advanced Manufacturing company at the forefront of Quantum Technology, is looking for a Clean Room Team Leader to join their team in Southampton.

This role will involve leading and motivating the Optical and Electronics Team, overseeing production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality optical products to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities for the Clean Room Team Leader based in Southampton:

  • Lead the growing Device Processing Team to meet company objectives and deadlines.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems with a range of processing equipment.

  • Work closely with the Operations Planner to ensure production schedules are implemented effectively and on time to the required quality standards.

  • Production work at company site and University of Southampton sites.

  • Report any discrepancies to work schedules or in component stock levels.

  • Organise the repair and routine maintenance of device processing equipment and machinery.

  • Skills & experience for the Clean Room Team Leader based in Southampton:

    Essential:

  • Experience of clean room fabrication processes.

  • Experience of working within a high technology manufacturing environment.

  • Experience of improving processes and implementation of continuous improvement.

  • Ability to manipulate small/delicate optical components without damage.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to get on with stakeholders at

    all levels.

    Desirable:

  • Experience of line management or supervision roles.

  • Knowledge of Lean Production methodologies and their implementation.

  • Experience of wafer-scale batch clean room fabrication tools and techniques.

  • Knowledge of general maintenance of processing equipment e.g. Dicing, Polishing, Poling.

    This job could also be suitable for a graduate who has experience within a clean room and wants to take a step into industry.

    APPLY NOW for the Clean Room Team Leader based in Southampton, by sending your CV to (url removed) or call Brett on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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