Engineering Manager - Design

American Nano Society; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an Engineering Team Leader in Oxford to manage engineering tasks and promote a continuous improvement culture. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and extensive team leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary, structured career development opportunities, and a flexible benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits package

25 days annual leave

Half-days on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in lifecycle management and engineering design.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering tasks and team performance.
• Scope and specify developments to meet strategic goals.
• Promote continuous improvement culture within the team.

Skills

Design of precision mechanical/electrical systems

Technical excellence in engineering discipline

Report writing and communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering Degree (Postgraduate preferred)

Chartered Engineer Preferred

Tools

CAD software (Solid Edge/AutoCAD)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers. We are a global company with fascinating and varied career paths within our Group. We are looking for a leader to grow and develop a team of professionals in a company with world-leading technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of engineering tasks pertaining to your platforms, including CES activity, order processing through the engineering team, operational and field support, faults on commissioning, warranty issues, FRNs, DPs, PVC release content, CI and CDVA projects, design reviews, product documentation and obsolescence.
• Scope and specify the developments and projects needed to meet the strategic goals for your platform.
• Operate a continuous improvement culture on behalf of the platform, embedding Design for Excellence (DfX) principles and improving platform performance to deliver better value for engineering effort spend.
• Support other platform design teams as necessary through collaboration with the Platform Managers and Lead Hardware Engineers.
• Carry out line management for direct reports, including PDR reviews in accordance with company policies, and regularly review individual performance with the aim of parity across the team.
• Check the output of the team to ensure it is in a standard format and complies with company quality, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Work closely with other Lead Engineers to ensure a consistent engineering service across the organization.
• Produce KPIs for your team and present them to engineering management monthly.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement of the engineering function through support of the systems engineering team, maintaining a "one team" culture at PT by helping other departments where possible.
• Carry out other tasks reasonably required by the Company.
• All employees have a personal responsibility for their own health and safety and for the safety of others; comply with the Company’s health, safety and environmental protection arrangements.

Education/Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (Postgraduate preferred)
• Chartered Engineer Preferred

Professional Skills/Abilities

• Design of precision mechanical/electrical systems and mechanisms. Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials with an eye for applying emerging technologies.
• Technical excellence in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Software) and CAD software (Solid Edge/AutoCAD preferred).
• Lifecycle management knowledge.
• Microsoft Word & Excel – competent; excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Microsoft Project – general familiarity with planning techniques.
• Professional engineering drawing/design best practices; awareness of product cost, reliability and safety issues.
• Keeps up with external trends in the job area; identifies opportunities to improve systems and procedures and minimise wastage.
• Knowledge of regulatory and standards compliance requirements.
• Capable of confidently checking/approving other designers’ work while providing constructive feedback to ensure clear and concise drawings are released for manufacturing purposes.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

Apply and Equal Opportunity

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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