About Graphcore

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute.
It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers

• Drive supplier qualification, audits and ongoing performance management

• Define supplier quality expectations, KPIs and reporting (PPM, capability, delivery)

• Partner with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations on NPI, change management and risk mitigation

• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers

• Establish and continuously improve supplier quality strategies using tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC and PPAP

• Lead and grow a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, ensuring supplier performance meets Graphcore’s standards for quality, reliability and scalability as we ramp production of industry-leading AI systems.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Proven people leadership experience in supplier or manufacturing quality

• Deep experience in semiconductor or high-tech hardware supply chains

• Strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, SPC, control plans and VDA 6.3

• Experience leading structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why)

• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to operate in fast-paced, global engineering environments

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related field)

Desirable

• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience

• Willingness to travel internationally (up to ~20%)

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.