Weekend Manufacturing Engineer

Oxford/Bicester, Oxfordshire

At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our Manufacturing Engineering team plays a vital role in delivering world‑leading Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology that helps healthcare professionals improve patient outcomes around the globe. We're looking for a driven and curious Manufacturing Engineer to join our Oxfordshire manufacturing site, where you'll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges, influence continuous improvement, and make a meaningful contribution to products that change lives.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing performance across a dedicated weekend shift pattern while working within a supportive and highly collaborative engineering environment. If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting our production line through a four‑day working pattern, including Saturday, Sunday and two additional days. Our preferred working pattern is Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, although the additional weekday requirements can be discussed.

To ensure you receive comprehensive support and training, you'll initially work Monday to Friday during your first three months. Following successful onboarding, you'll transition into the weekend engineering team, working alongside another Manufacturing Engineer to ensure quality, productivity and operational performance remain at the highest standards.

You'll enjoy significant autonomy while benefiting from the backing of an experienced engineering team and a business committed to continuous learning, innovation and collaboration.

• Investigating and resolving manufacturing issues using structured engineering and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Supporting manufacturing operations to maximise quality, efficiency, productivity and output.
• Leading and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable operational benefits.
• Managing engineering projects, including process improvements, engineering changes and capital investment activities.
• Working closely with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Taking ownership of manufacturing challenges and driving solutions through to successful implementation.
• Developing, introducing and optimising manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality.
• Supporting manufacturing readiness for new products and process developments.
• Contributing to and promoting Siemens Healthineers' Zero Harm culture.

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience within a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Proven ability to identify root causes, solve technical problems and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, production, engineering or operational environment.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organisation.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with a passion for driving improvements and delivering results.
• Experience of supporting manufacturing process development, equipment implementation or production optimisation would be advantageous.

In addition to working on technology that helps improve and save lives, you'll benefit from a rewarding career with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

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