Senior Production Engineer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in South Oxfordshire seeks a Senior Production Engineer to advance their unique nanopore DNA sequencing technology. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering and significant experience in regulated industries. Responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing processes and validating production standards. The role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including bonuses and private healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience, preferably in regulated industries like medical or aerospace.
• Experience with manual and automated manufacturing, process validation.
• Proficiency in creating documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop assembly and production processes.
• Lead product and process validation.
• Identify and resolve production issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.

Oxford Nanopore employs experts from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and commercialization. The management team, led by CEO Dr. Gordon Sanghera, has a proven track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.

Our sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis, fully scalable from pocket to population scale, capable of analyzing native DNA or RNA and sequencing any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long reads. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere!

The Role: Senior Production Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our engineering team as a Senior Production Engineer to work on the world's first and only nanopore DNA sequencer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about new technology.

Responsibilities

1. Work with management and contract manufacturers to define and develop assembly and production processes.
2. Lead product and process validation, and participate in designing and implementing assembly fixtures.
3. Develop and maintain production processes and quality standards for new and existing products.
4. Identify and resolve production issues, improve product quality, and drive cost savings.
5. Support manufacturing engineering for design transfer, process optimization, and data analysis.
6. Create and maintain documentation such as process flows, drawings, specifications, and instructions.
7. Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance yield.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering or similar, with significant industrial experience, preferably in regulated industries like medical or aerospace. Experience with manual and automated manufacturing, process validation, FMEAs, and documentation is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SolidWorks is desirable. The role suits proactive problem solvers who enjoy collaborative, fast-paced environments and making impactful contributions.

We offer attractive benefits, including a bonus, pension contributions, private healthcare, and a competitive salary.

If you're eager to use your skills to make a difference, apply today and join our innovative team!