Manufacturing Engineer

Oxford Instruments plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in High Wycombe to support the production of benchtop NMR systems within the Materials Analysis unit. You will help ensure products are built to high quality standards and delivered on time, while driving improvements across engineering, production and supply chain.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma projects, develop work instructions and documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to make processes more repeatable and scalable

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Manufacturing, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to production to deliver quality products on schedule.
• Analyse and improve manufacturing processes to reduce waste and improve yield.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to boost reliability and efficiency.
• Develop work instructions, inspection criteria, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate across engineering, supply chain and production to resolve issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Degree/HND in Manufacturing or Electronics Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Materials Analysis

Location: High Wycombe, UK, onsite

Business Unit: Materials Analysis

About The Role

Join Oxford Instruments’ Materials Analysis business unit, where we design and manufacture advanced benchtop systems that enable scientists and industry to better understand and analyse materials.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the production of our benchtop NMR products—ensuring they are built efficiently, to the highest quality standards, and ready to meet the needs of customers across research, academia, and industry.

You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, production, and innovation—driving improvements, supporting new product introduction, and helping translate cutting-edge technology into reliable, manufacturable solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide hands-on engineering support to production, ensuring quality products are delivered on schedule
• Analyse and improve manufacturing processes, identifying waste and driving continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma to improve yield, reliability, and efficiency
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as product yield and returns (wRMA)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring products and processes are production-ready and repeatable
• Develop and maintain work instructions, inspection criteria, and manufacturing documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to resolve issues and implement improvements
• Support supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery
• Contribute to shop floor layout and tooling design to support evolving product needs
• Champion safe working practices, 5S, and operational excellence

What We’re Looking For

Your Experience & Skills

• Degree/HND in Manufacturing, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Strong structured problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems
• Experience with NPI, DfX, and product lifecycle management
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (BOMs, routings, etc.)
• Experience working with precision or scientific instrumentation is highly advantageous

Your Attributes

• Strong communicator, able to influence across teams
• Proactive, driven, and solutions-focused
• Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering results
• Collaborative with a positive, can-do mindset

Why Join Materials Analysis at Oxford Instruments?

• Be part of a globally recognised technology leader in scientific instrumentation
• Work on innovative benchtop NMR products with real-world impact
• Collaborate with talented engineers and scientists in a purpose-driven environment
• Opportunity to shape manufacturing excellence and grow your career

Make an Impact

If you’re motivated by improving processes, solving complex challenges, and contributing to advanced analytical technology, we’d love to hear from you.