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Lead Manufacturing Engineer
I’m working with an exciting Oxford-based technology startup that is developing highly advanced hardware, and they’re now looking for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join the team at a pivotal stage of their growth.
This is a genuinely hands-on opportunity. The business has developed the technology and is now looking for someone who can take it from R&D and prototype builds through to a robust, scalable manufacturing process.
You’ll have significant ownership across manufacturing, supplier development, test and production readiness, working closely with the mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering teams.
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Role Responsibilities
- Leading the transition from prototype through alpha/beta builds and towards production
- Developing manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and automation
- Working with PCB/PCBA, CNC, materials, and other specialist manufacturing suppliers
- Driving DfM/DfA across new product development
- Developing and managing product testing, validation, EMC, environmental, and accelerated lifetime programs
- Working hands-on with robotics, tooling, and custom automation
- Solving manufacturing and engineering problems from first principles
- Working with customers to validate products in demanding real-world applications
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Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in an advanced manufacturing environment — power electronics, robotics, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, or similar
- A degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline
- A proven track record taking manufacturing processes, equipment, or automation from concept through to operation
- Strong DfM/DfA knowledge
- Hands-on experience with robotics, tooling, and/or custom automation
- Experience working with external manufacturing partners and suppliers
- Strong mechanical and electrical engineering capability
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