Manufacturing Lead

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources in Oxford is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own the transition from prototype to scalable production. You’ll shape processes, select equipment and build supplier relationships with close collaboration across mechanical, electrical and thermal teams.

With 5+ years in advanced manufacturing and an engineering degree, you’ll drive DFm/DFa, automation and external partnerships to ensure production readiness and a path to high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an advanced manufacturing environment (e.g., power electronics, robotics, precision engineering).
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA).
• Hands-on experience with robotics, tooling and/or custom automation.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Proven track record of taking manufacturing processes, equipment or automation from concept to operation.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Own the transition from prototype to scalable production, shaping processes and equipment.
• Develop supplier relationships and drive testing and production readiness in collaboration with engineering teams.

Skills

Advanced manufacturing experience

DfM/DfA knowledge

Robotics / tooling / automation

External manufacturing partner liaison

Mechanical & electrical engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Robotics tooling

Job description

An opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing at a high-growth Oxford-based technology startup developing advanced hardware.

The technology is already through R&D and prototype development. The next challenge is establishing the robust, scalable manufacturing capability needed to take it into production — and this role will be central to making that happen.

You'll have significant ownership in developing manufacturing processes, equipment, supplier relationships, testing and production readiness, working closely with mechanical, electrical and thermal engineering teams.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience in an advanced manufacturing environment, such as power electronics, robotics, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive or similar
• A degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• A proven track record of taking manufacturing processes, equipment or automation from concept through to operation
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA)
• Hands-on experience with robotics, tooling and/or custom automation
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners and suppliers
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering capability

This is an opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and building things from the ground up. You'll have the autonomy to shape manufacturing capability, influence engineering decisions and play a key role in taking an advanced product from prototype into production.