Production Process Engineer: Innovate, Calibrate & Improve

OXTS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

27 days annual leave

Pension 5%

Income protection insurance

Private medical insurance

Death in service

EV scheme

Smart casual dress code

Job summary

OXTS is seeking a Process Engineer in Bicester to improve and maintain production processes, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will provide hands-on engineering support to Production and collaborate with NPI, Quality and Purchasing teams to ensure production readiness for new products.

You will monitor calibration, keep records, and contribute to process validation and quality data, helping to reduce downtime and improve product quality across

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineering background in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience with scripting or programming, preferably Python.
• Proven ability to perform structured root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, fault trees).
• Basic electronics and PCB fault-finding knowledge.
• Experience with CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.
• Track record in process validation, continuous improvement and NPI support.
• Ability to create and maintain SOPs and process records.

Responsibilities

• Improve, maintain, and repair production tools and processes, including calibration.
• Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Production, Quality and Purchasing on new product introductions.
• Apply continuous improvement and quality tools to boost efficiency and solve recurring issues.
• Support calibration activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and manage tooling and jigs.
• Develop simple software tools to automate routine calibration tasks.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to Production staff.
• Assist with external audits and customer questions related to processes.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Scripting Python

Root cause analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

CAD (SolidWorks)

Production process improvement

Documentation and SOPs

ERP/MRP familiarity

Quality and compliance

Tools

SolidWorks

SQL

3D printing

Job description

OXTS is seeking a Process Engineer in Bicester to improve and maintain production processes, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will provide hands-on engineering support to Production and collaborate with NPI, Quality and Purchasing teams to ensure production readiness for new products.

You will monitor calibration, keep records, and contribute to process validation and quality data, helping to reduce downtime and improve product quality across