Senior Manufacturing Engineer

2 months ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Oxford Instruments Plc Full time
About the Role

Oxford Instruments Plc is a leading company in the field of high-tech tools and systems for research and industry. We specialize in the design, manufacture, and support of various scientific instruments and solutions, used in diverse areas such as materials science, nanotechnology, and industrial applications.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing processes. Your primary responsibility will be to act as a first and second-tier production line support function, ensuring a quality product is delivered to schedule.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and measure current manufacturing processes, identify waste, opportunities for improvement, and agree improvement targets. Collaborate with Manufacturing Team Leaders to develop and implement process improvements.
  • Measure key business metrics, such as product yield and wRMA rate, and define projects to improve these metrics. Prepare and present data-driven improvements to stakeholders across the business.
  • Champion shop floor Lean/Six Sigma programs and initiatives, establishing and implementing Six Sigma standards throughout the manufacturing facility.
  • Design shop floor layouts to support new product introduction and process re-engineering of existing products.
  • Determine special purpose and standard tooling requirements to support the manufacture of all products and implement as required.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing shop floor documentation for new and existing products, aligning with company standards and issues identified by Team Leaders.
  • Support vendor cost, quality, and delivery performance in the supply of sub-assembly products and services.
  • Ensure New Product Introductions (NPI) and Engineering changes are implemented effectively, with both product and processes productionized and repeatable.
  • Support Manufacturing Team Leaders and Facilities teams in delivering a safe and efficient working environment, including 5S principles.
  • Become a process expert for critical business processes and technologies, sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and providing training and guidance for other engineers.
Requirements
  • A degree/HND in Manufacturing and/or Electronics engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, with a proven track record of delivering positive cost, quality, and performance results.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality Management System.
  • Knowledge of Project Management techniques and experience leading cross-functional project teams.
  • Working knowledge of design processes (DFx), new product introduction, and product lifecycle management.
  • Computer literate with experience of using ERP/MRP systems, such as production routings and BOM structures.
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Assemblies, X-ray detection, vacuum systems, or Electron Microscopy, dependent on area of expertise.
Our Selection Process

Upon applying, our recruitment team will assess your application against our role requirements. An initial call with our Talent Acquisition partner will take place, followed by an interview via Teams, with the second interview taking place on-site.



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