Lead, Instrumentation Manufacturing

STEMCELL Technologies Inc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Manager, Instrumentation Manufacturing to lead the UK team responsible for the manufacture, test and delivery of cell sorting instruments and related consumables.

You will oversee production operations, support new product introductions, and ensure processes, equipment, documentation and training meet regulatory standards. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality teams to enable current and future production.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of production or manufacturing management experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with high-precision electro‑mechanical assembly systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK Instrumentation manufacturing team: resource allocation, training, performance and career development.
• Oversee manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of cell sorting instruments and single‑use cartridges.
• Manage manufacturing facility: workspace allocation, equipment, material flow.
• Ensure health and safety and GMP/ISO compliance within QMS.
• Support transfer of new products to routine manufacture: process readiness and training.
• Drive continuous improvement for quality, efficiency, yield and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Compliance

High-precision assembly

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SyteLine or SAP)

Job description

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Manager, Instrumentation Manufacturing to lead the UK team responsible for the manufacture, test and delivery of cell sorting instruments and related consumables.

You will oversee production operations, support new product introductions, and ensure processes, equipment, documentation and training meet regulatory standards. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality teams to enable current and future production.