Manufacturing Engineer, X-ray Detectors

Nordson Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer responsible for product manufacturing and process optimization for X-ray Detectors. Implementing production processes and leading improvements in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeAylesbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ray

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support production activities at supplier / sub-contractor sites as well as Southampton detector related items.
Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions.
Report on production performance (process performance, yield, lead time, etc).
Maintain statistical and traceability records.
Supervise and train sub-contractors.
Develop or maintain production test software ensuring product quality and traceability.
Ensure product and process quality meets specifications required.
Design new systems and processes to ensure the cost-effective integration of new products or for the improvement of existing ones into manufacturing operations.
Ensure all product and system requirements are considered from initial conception to finished result.
Support and lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities.
Investigate production and process issues providing technical support and training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in a relevant engineering, manufacturing or science degree is required.
3+ years Experience of working in a production environment and working with sub-contractors.
Experience of problem solving using standard techniques such as FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
Understanding of design and production costs including waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work.
Semiconductor background or experience is an advantage.
CAD knowledge, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
Jig prototyping / design.
Test data analysis.
Identification of common faults.
Image analysis / grading to specification (optical / X-ray).
Broad general engineering capabilities (including system-level understanding).
Understands engineering, scientific, and other technical information.
Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach.
Familiar with problem solving methodology (8D, FMEA, brainstorming, …).
Understands lean manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
Ability to present data effectively.
Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality.
Basic knowledge of image sensors and/or X-ray detector systems desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probationary period (3 months)
Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution after successful completion of probationary period (3 months)
25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

production test softwareFMEACADjig prototypingtest data analysisimage analysislean manufacturingmanufacturing processesstatistical analysistraceability

Soft Skills

problem-solvinglogical approachtrainingcommunicationcontinuous improvementdata presentationadaptabilityteam leadershiptechnical supportprocess improvement