Instrument Engineer

Siemens Healthineers AG; Llanberis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Employer pension up to 10%

Share and bonus scheme

Volunteer days

Private medical insurance

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers Llanberis is seeking an Instrument Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacture and continuous improvement of IMMULITE XPi and VersaCell systems. You will lead engineering changes, develop processes, and collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Production to drive manufacturing excellence.

Role requires interpreting drawings, implementing corrective actions, and applying Lean/Six Sigma within a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing engineering changes and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, GMP, and GDP practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of engineering changes across manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Support product transfers, manufacturing activities, and new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Perform process capability assessments, audits, and manufacturing investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Support supplier and component selection, considering quality, performance, cost, and obsolescence.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to production teams.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to achieving operational KPI targets.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

GMP/GDP knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Manufacturing / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic)

Tools

SPC software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrument Manufacturing Engineer to join the Specialty Lab Solutions (SLS) team at our Llanberis facility.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrument Manufacturing Engineer to join the Specialty Lab Solutions (SLS) team at our Llanberis facility.

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30

This role will play a key part in supporting the manufacture and continuous improvement of the IMMULITE XPi and VersaCell instruments and associated spare parts. Working closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you will help drive manufacturing excellence, implement engineering changes, optimise processes, and support the development of a world-class manufacturing operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the implementation of engineering changes across manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Support product transfers, manufacturing activities, and new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Perform process capability assessments, audits, and manufacturing investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Support supplier and component selection, considering quality, performance, cost, and obsolescence.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to production teams.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to achieving operational KPI targets.

Work Experience

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing engineering changes and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, GMP, and GDP practices.

Desirable Experience

• Medical device, diagnostics, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO, or similar regulatory standards.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and process validation activities.
• Mechanical and electrical assembly process development and optimisation.

Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 10 additional days, and sell up to 5)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Share and bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How We Work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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