Julian Coles
About Julian Coles
Julian Coles is an engineer with extensive experience in quality management and manufacturing yield initiatives. He has worked at various companies, including Violin Memory and Brocade Communications, and currently serves as an engineer at Cerebras Systems.
Work at Cerebras Systems
Julian Coles has been employed at Cerebras Systems as an Engineer since 2017. In this role, he leads quality management and manufacturing yield management initiatives. His responsibilities include applying Six Sigma principles to enhance process development and optimization within the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Cerebras Systems, Julian Coles held several engineering positions. He worked at Brocade Communications as a NPIE/Product Engineer from 2002 to 2011, where he spent nine years focusing on new product introduction and engineering. Prior to that, he served as an Engineering/Operations Manager at Flextronics from 1998 to 2002, contributing to operations management for four years. He also worked at Violin Memory as Director of Manufacturing Engineering from 2011 to 2014, overseeing manufacturing processes for three years.
Education and Expertise
Julian Coles studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of South Wales from 1987 to 1989. He has developed expertise in various methodologies including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT). He utilizes Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Kepner Tregoe (KT) problem-solving techniques to address engineering challenges. Additionally, he employs Value Stream Mapping for process improvement in manufacturing operations.
Quality Management and Process Improvement
In his engineering career, Julian Coles has focused on quality management and process improvement. He leads initiatives aimed at enhancing manufacturing yield and applies Six Sigma principles to optimize processes. His experience includes utilizing advanced methodologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing operations.