Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

I'm working with an exciting Oxford-based technology startup that is developing highly advanced hardware, and they're now looking for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join the team at a pivotal stage of their growth.

This is a genuinely hands-on opportunity. The business has developed the technology and is now looking for someone who can take it from R&D and prototype builds through to a robust, scalable manufacturing process.

You'll have significant ownership across manufacturing, supplier development, test and production readiness, working closely with the mechanical, electrical and thermal engineering teams.

• Leading the transition from prototype through alpha/beta builds and towards production
• Developing manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment and automation
• Working with PCB/PCBA, CNC, materials and other specialist manufacturing suppliers
• Driving DfM/DfA across new product development
• Developing and managing product testing, validation, EMC, environmental and accelerated lifetime programmes
• Working hands-on with robotics, tooling and custom automation
• Solving manufacturing and engineering problems from first principles
• Working with customers to validate products in demanding real-world applications

• 5+ years' experience in an advanced manufacturing environment — power electronics, robotics, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive or similar
• A degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• A proven track record taking manufacturing processes, equipment or automation from concept through to operation
• Strong DfM/DfA knowledge
• Hands-on experience with robotics, tooling and/or custom automation
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners and suppliers
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering capability