Manufacturing Engineer

Revvity; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Revvity is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Mechatronics) to own the full lifecycle of complex diagnostic instruments, from concept through production to handover. You will drive New Product Introduction, ensure high quality, accuracy and performance, and act as the go-to expert for a primary instrument or product group.

You will lead small teams, mentor engineers, plan tasks, manage risk, coordinate with design and suppliers, and help translate requirements into testable specifications.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or equivalent degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering is preferable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering role.
• Understanding of NPI and volume manufacturing.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience with problem solving methodologies (5 whys, Fishbone).
• Exposure to optical systems and precision engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing support and ownership for NPI and product groups.
• Translate product requirements into functional specifications.
• Build and evaluate prototypes.
• Lead small teams and coordinate external consultants.
• Plan projects, allocate tasks and manage risks.
• Develop and maintain documentation and quality controls.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Agile

Six Sigma

Education

BSc/MSc in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NPI

Prototyping

Job description

Are you an innovative engineer who thrives at the intersection of precision technology and cutting-edge science? Join Revvity and play a pivotal role in bringing life-changing diagnostic instruments to life. As a Manufacturing Engineer (Mechatronics), you'll own the full journey - from concept to production - for some of the most technically sophisticated instruments in the diagnostics industry. You'll work at the heart of our manufacturing operations, driving New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and performance. You'll be assigned ownership of a primary instrument or product group, becoming the go-to expert on its build, test, and process requirements, and you'll carry that stewardship all the way through to full operational handover.

Manufacturing Support

• Working in close project collaboration with the manufacturing operations teams, Research and Development etc. ownership for the facility and bring to life NPI’s in a timely manner.
• Work with other members of the engineering team and manufacturing to translate product requirements into functional specifications.
• Building and evaluating prototypes.

Team Leadership including:

• Directing and mentoring other engineers within a project team.
• Project planning and estimation of Engineering tasks
• Planning and executing a risk management plan
• Task delivery, delegation and monitoring.
• Ensuring Mechanical Engineering deliverables are met.
• Direction of external consultants and suppliers
• Provide project plans; Milestones, resources, detailed activities and agreed, Quality controls and strict health and safety criteria, conducting business risk planning and mitigation of risk where applicable.
• Liaise with New Product Design team on; DFM (DfX), testing and prototyping of concept designs, new product development stage gates and manufacturing time lines. Develop clear feedback process to ensure any manufacturing concerns are recorded. (Through the ECN process)

Process

• Ability to assess technical risk and to formulate effective risk management strategy including analysis and evaluation program.

Product Development

• Work within our product development process
• Conduct design reviews and react to input from other members of the project team
• Produce the required level of documentation
• Drive continuous improvement of the mechanical engineering elements of our processes.
• Previous involvement in most aspects of the development life cycle, from initial analysis and design to implementation, testing and documentation

Leadership

• Demonstrable experience in leading small teams and external consultants.
• Ability to plan projects and allocate tasks
• Formal training in leadership / management

General

• Good communication skills, enabling successful interaction with team leaders, fellow engineers and engineering management
• Self-motivated with drive to keep abreast of new technologies and market / industry trends.
• A pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution. Able to reach across functional boundaries to overcome obstacles. Keeps sight of commercial objectives and prioritise work appropriately.
• Willing to work within structured development program and take responsibility for product delivery.
• Able to critically look at performance and engineering practices to define and improve departmental procedures.
• Scientific background or interests (optical and chemical)
• Some business knowledge of the chemical analysis or related market sectors

Travel:

• Both domestic and international travel will be required on an ad hoc basis for this position.

Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc or equivalent degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering is preferable.
• Good grounding in Chemistry and Physics with a high level of understanding of optical systems. Understanding and practice of Six Sigma methodologies
• 'Agile' or other project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience is sought after, time served in an engineering role.
• Understanding of and experience in the environments and requirements for both New Product Introduction (NPI) and volume manufacturing of technical assemblies.
• Results & execution driven: consistently delivers on commitments & stretch goals.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and passion for continuous improvements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent organizational, data collection and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment. #
• Proven problem-solving ability and can demonstrate working knowledge of problem solving methodologies. (5 whys, Fishbone, Cause and effect etc)