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Manufacturing Engineer – NPI
Oxford Instruments plcManufacturing Engineer leading New Product Introduction for a leader in scientific instrumentation and advanced technology. Transforming innovative products into high-quality, scalable solutions in manufacturing.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and defining manufacturing processes to ensure operational excellence. Proficient in problem-solving methodologies and capable of producing clear technical documentation to support cross-functional collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
New Product Introduction (NPI)Manufacturing ProcessesProcess ValidationTechnical DocumentationCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing EngineeringElectro-Mechanical ManufacturingProcess ValidationPFMEAControl PlansAPQP MethodologiesCycle Time DefinitionCapacity PlanningRoot Cause Analysis8D Problem Solving
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingProject ManagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Work InstructionsSOPsProduction LayoutsBills of Materials (BOMs)
Certifications & Qualifications
HND or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingProduction EngineeringOperational EfficiencyContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the industrialisation and scale-up of new and existing products.
- Define manufacturing processes, production layouts, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and equipment requirements.
- Act as the key technical liaison between suppliers, production teams, and engineering functions.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, routings, and production processes.
- Support prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds, driving lessons learned into manufacturing readiness.
- Collaborate across Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure manufacturability and operational excellence.
- Define cycle times, labour requirements, capacity planning, and line balancing activities.
- Drive effective problem-solving using structured methodologies such as 8D, A3, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Support product transfers from development into full-scale production and ensure successful ramp-up activities.
- Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
What you’ll need- HND or Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience within an electro-mechanical manufacturing or production engineering environment.
- Proven experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities within a manufacturing setting.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process validation, PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience producing technical documentation and presenting technical information clearly and effectively.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus half-day Fridays
- Private healthcare
- Share Incentive Plan
- Pension and flexible benefits package
- Structured career development and learning opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Excellent work-life balance