Manufacturing Engineering Manager High Wycombe, England
Job description
At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Our NanoAnalysis systems for electron microscopes are used in research and development that’s keeping pharmaceutical products safe, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the reliability and power of the latest mobile devices.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager – High Wycombe
About Us
Oxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. Our core purpose is to support our customers to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, enabling a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our High Wycombe Engineering team to help develop and manage Productionisation, New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Improvement (CI) and Quality Outflow Prevention.
At Oxford Instruments we are proud of the positive environment that we have created and our friendly and supportive culture. We our looking for someone to join our team to help continue supporting our engineering team to reach their full potential.
Location and Working Hours
Based at our High Wycombe site.
Typical working hours are 8.00am-4.30pm Monday-Thursday, with a 1pm finish every Friday, plus the option of flexible hours.
About the Role
The key responsibilities involve:
Developing and leading a team of engineers to provide resources, skills and support to the NA and MR Manufacturing Teams.
Review our current Manufacturing Engineering processes; develop a vision and roadmap for future best in class performance. Implement the plan in collaboration with the Operations team.
Improve and maintain a robust NPI & Engineering change process.
Productionisation of our product, standardise best practice and improve repeatability.
Contribute to design reviews in ensuring that our product is designed for Manufacture & Assembly and meet goals on operational efficiency, yield, costs and quality.
Work with the other Operational departments to ensure that the MRP System is appropriately planning for Supply and Production processes. Ensure the PLM & MRP Systems meet the agreed cost, quality and delivery objectives.
Quality Outflow prevention, in providing robust poka yoke solutions to ensure that Oxford Instruments maintain its industry leading position.
Six sigma analysis of in-house yield and warranty returns, utilising a lean approach in implementing preventative solutions.
Mentoring of Lean 6Sigma Projects to promote development of the business and knowledge of individuals.
About You
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will ideally have the following skills and attributes: Experience of successfully productionising prototype product. Experience of implementing poka-yoke manufacturing fixtures, test systems and techniques New Product Introduction & Engineering Change Management experience Qualifications : Relevant Engineering degree or similar preferred. Candidates with a strong experience supplemented with vocational qualifications will also be considered. Technological: Understands the technical issues associated with manufacture of X-ray detector or similar products and use of relevant production technology preferred, although not essential, if the Manufacturing skills have been developed in another industry. Vision: Develops a clear view of the medium-term (2-3 year) direction of Manufacturing Engineering. Anticipates changing requirements within the function/department (e.g. internal/external customer, technical and staff). ‘Stands outside’ day-to-day activities and sees how these relate to the wider business. Breadth of thinking: Understands and takes account of interdependencies and links between different parts of the business and how they influence productivity, quality, etc. Thinks through the impact of own actions on other parts of the business. Process Management: Understands how business processes can be used to reduce cost and improve performance. Leads the changes (e.g. adoption of common processes) required to exploit process improvement for the benefit of the business Proactivity: Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities to achieve (and exceed) business objectives. Initiates actions to develop new and better ways of working, using past experience and any mistakes as positive opportunities for improvement. Customer focus: Has a sound appreciation of the current and future requirements of internal and external customers. Establishes and exploits good, mutually beneficial customer relationships. Places customer satisfaction as the highest priority. Leadership: Leads by actively communicating the business objectives and expectations to staff and giving effective feedback. Behaves in a manner that provides a visible role-model. Motivates others, as individuals or in teams, through clearly and openly communicating priorities and recognising achievements. Leads on the basis of principles and integrity. Management and organisation: Plans in order to meet business objectives. Puts in place monitoring processes and makes appropriate adjustments when progress is not as planned or when requirements change. Plans own time to maximum effect, delegating responsibility and authority appropriately. Problem solving and decision making: Relates data from different sources to reach logical conclusions, recognising assumptions and discriminating between strong and weak arguments. Takes a balanced view of issues, weighing up different options to determine the degree of risk and potential benefits before reaching a decision. Evaluates and accepts appropriate business risks. Track record of sound commercial judgement. Having established a view, is willing to commit to a decision and be held accountable for it. Recognises and acts within the limits of own delegated authority. Commercial orientation: Financial - Understands the key factors which influence the performance of own area of the business. Evaluates activities and decisions from a commercial perspective, achieving short-term financial efficiency and longer-term business objectives. Marketing – Has an appreciation of the external market place and its requirements. Applies this to own planning and decision making. Communication: Uses communication skills effectively in both one-to-one and group situations. Listens actively and respects the views of others (even if he/she does not agree with them). Able to articulate technical or complex issues clearly and succinctly. Adjusts style of communication according to the needs of the audience.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, Oxford Instruments offers:
25 days annual leave with the option of purchasing up to 12 weeks each year
flexible working opportunities
private healthcare
a share incentive plan
a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan with Company contributions
a suite of wellbeing resources
a discounts scheme
plus many more.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
