Lead Manufacturing Engineer — Production & Automation

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources in Oxford is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join a cutting-edge hardware startup at a pivotal growth stage. This is a hands-on role taking technology from R&D and prototype builds through to robust, scalable manufacturing processes.

You'll own manufacturing, supplier development, test and production readiness, working closely with mechanical, electrical and thermal teams to deliver reliable production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in advanced manufacturing (power electronics, robotics, precision engineering, or similar).
• Degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven track record moving processes from concept to production.
• Strong DfM/DfA knowledge.
• Hands-on robotics, tooling or custom automation experience.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition from prototype through alpha/beta builds to production.
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment and automation.
• Collaborate with PCB/PCBA, CNC, materials suppliers.
• DfM/DfA across new product development.
• Develop and manage testing, validation and environmental programs.
• Work hands-on with robotics and custom automation.
• Solve manufacturing problems from first principles.
• Validate products with customers in real-world applications.

Skills

5+ years experience

Hands-on

DfM/DfA knowledge

Robotics tools experience

External supplier experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CNC

Automation tooling

PCB/PCBA

Job description

IC Resources in Oxford is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join a cutting-edge hardware startup at a pivotal growth stage. This is a hands-on role taking technology from R&D and prototype builds through to robust, scalable manufacturing processes.

You'll own manufacturing, supplier development, test and production readiness, working closely with mechanical, electrical and thermal teams to deliver reliable production.