Senior Production Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join their Operations Engineering Group in Witney. This role is pivotal in innovating equipment for an evolving product portfolio in the biosensor sector. You will collaborate with R&D on new processes and lead strategies for bespoke engineering solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities. The company offers a dynamic environment at the forefront of bio wearable technology, along with a comprehensive benefits platform that promotes employee engagement in community initiatives. If you are passionate about engineering and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Subsidized Canteen

Flexible Benefits

Employee Involvement in Community Initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or proven experience in Production Engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership in projects or teams of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Propose and investigate new manufacturing processes for future sensor projects.
• Provide expertise in developing and improving complex manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Production Engineering

Leadership

Manufacturing Processes

Technical Support

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Opportunity: Senior Production Engineer

Due to strong business growth and industry-leading product development in the biosensor sector, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Engineer to join our Operations Engineering Group at Witney. This role focuses on innovating equipment to support an evolving product portfolio, collaborating with R&D on new processes, products, and engineering solutions to maintain equipment effectiveness. You will develop and lead strategies for bespoke engineering solutions to meet ongoing manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities:

• Propose and investigate new manufacturing processes for future sensor and process projects.
• Utilize market and technological insights to support continuous development in the biosensor industry.
• Provide expertise in developing and improving complex manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Offer technical support and guidance to production teams.
• Collaborate with Operations and R&D project leads to ensure infrastructure, resources, and equipment meet project needs.
• Manage strategic relationships internally and externally, including with equipment suppliers, to deliver critical engineering projects.

About You:

You should ideally be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or have proven experience in a Production Engineering environment. Demonstrated leadership in projects or teams of engineers, a future-focused vision, and enthusiasm for new ideas and technologies are essential.

What We Offer:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our highly skilled Operations Engineering team at the forefront of bio wearable technology.

Abbott provides a comprehensive benefits platform, including competitive salaries, a leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidized canteen, and flexible benefits. We also promote employee involvement in community initiatives such as STEM outreach, fitness campaigns, yoga, and more.

About Our Diabetes Care Division:

As a world leader in glucose monitoring, Abbott’s Diabetes Care division designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use. Our Witney site specializes in electrodes and biosensors, playing a key role in the development of the FreeStyle Libre system, used by over 5 million people globally. We are dedicated to improving lives through innovative work.