Infinitesima
Manufacturing Manager Systems
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Manufacturing Manager (Systems) – Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Platforms
Location: Abingdon, Oxford, UK Salary: £59,000 to £79,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent ** konfltext:**
Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semiconductors? If you are a Manufacturing Manager (Systems) with expertise in the leadership of system-level build, integration, and verification of complex Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) platforms, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
About the Role
This role blends hands-on system engineering leadership with operational manufacturing management, ensuring high-performance, reliable assembly and integration of our state-of-the-art AFM metrology platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Integration & Final Assembly
- Lead system-level integration and final assembly of AFM metrology platforms, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability standards.
- Combine complex subsystems such as:
- Nano-positioning stages
- Optics and opto-mechanical assemblies
- Electronics
- Vibration isolation
- Wafer handling modules
- Develop and own detailed integration procedures and documentation, ensuring clarity, control, and ease for the team to follow.
Manufacturing Leadership
- Motivate and guide the systems assembly and integration team to deliver precision builds and qualifying high-quality products.
- Establish repeatable production processes to maintain consistent quality, minimise stress, and support scalable manufacturing growth.
- Prepare for new product introductions, ensuring manufacturing is aligned for seamless ramp-up.
International Manufacturing Oversight
- Provide supportive leadership at overseas manufacturing sites, fostering alignment and collaboration while maintaining uniform quality standards.
- Oversee assembly, integration, and validation activities, ensuring clarity and effectiveness of distributed teams.
- Strengthen trust and partnerships with local manufacturers and suppliers to sustain long-term growth.
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Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Design scalable and intuitive integration workflows for precision systems, optimising the build journey.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and throughput.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimise fixtures, assembly processes, and tooling.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
- Partner with Quality to refine system verification and acceptance protocols.
- Share manufacturing insights with Engineering to enhance build-friendliness and resilience in future designs.
- Work closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Support, and suppliers to maintain operational harmony.
- Conduct root cause investigations using structured methodologies (e.g., RCA, 8D) and provide technical problem-solving support to production teams.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience leading manufacturing or integration teams in low-volume, highly complex opto-mechanical equipment environments, particularly during scale-up.
- In-depth knowledge of high-precision electromechanical systems, opto-mechanical assemblies, and motion control platforms.
- Confidence in aligning subsystems with sub-micron tolerances (alignment and stability).
- Proficient in New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing ramp, and production scaling.
- Ability to develop assembly procedures, integration documentation, and test protocols.
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
- Experience in leading, motivating, and remotely coordinating cross-functional technical teams in fast-paced environments.
Nice-to-Have (Additional Preferred Experience)
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.
- Familiarity with wafer handling systems, End-of-Line Modules (EFEMs), robotics, and automated tool architectures.
Education & Qualifications
- A Physics or Engineering degree, or equivalent through apprenticeships/industrial experience.
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Core Attributes
- Self-management: Prioritise tasks aligned with company goals, work independently and collaboratively.
- Teamwork: Encourage collective problem-solving by leveraging diverse skills.
- Impact & Influence: Position yourself as a knowledge leader in your domain.
- Ownership & Initiative: Address issues proactively, from short-term challenges to medium-term strategic improvements.
- Results Orientation: Focus narrowly on goals while making timely decisions.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary: £59,000 to £79,000 (depending on experience).
- 25 days annual leave, plus death in service and private healthcare benefits.
- 4% personal pension contributions with salary sacrifice.
- Generous EMI Share Scheme (Employee Motivation Incentive).
- Dynamic, high-growth team (100+ staff) thriving on innovation.
- Backed by influential investors including Applied Ventures (leading semiconductor equipment investor).
- Founded by a team at the University of Bristol, rooted in scientific drive and inclusive collaboration.
About Us
Infinitesima is a UK-based economic development company, converting cutting-edge university research into high-precision metrology tools. Fuelled by diverse expertise, our government-funded physics and engineering teams empower next-gen semiconductor devices.
We work to promote national and global ambition through collaborative innovation, inclusive leadership, and purposeful contribution. We strive to adapt our recruitment process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.
Additional Notes
- The role involves **regular travel</em> and potential deployment (up to 12 months) to international sites within the first 18 months.
- Career agencies: submissions of unsolicited CVs are not accepted. Only pre-approved agencies may reach out. Infinitesima is not liable for unsolicited fees.
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