Senior Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support production of advanced Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs). The role develops, optimizes, and sustains manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality and reliability, and improve operational efficiency. The engineer works closely with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Test/Quality teams to drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and enhance manufacturing performance. The position is based in person in Santa Barbara, California, and reports to the Director of Operations. The successful candidate will bring experience in Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and high-tech scientific instrumentation in a precision manufacturing environment. The position also provides technical leadership and mentoring to manufacturing technicians and junior engineers, while supporting compliance with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean tools, including value stream mapping, standard work, and 5S.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Experience supporting production of complex electromechanical systems, scientific instruments, or similar precision products.
- Proficiency with manufacturing documentation, process development, and creation of technical instructions.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using manufacturing data to make decisions and drive process improvements.
- Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AFMs or other precision scientific instruments.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
- Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, yield, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Drive waste reduction through value stream mapping, process optimization, and elimination of non-value-added activities.
- Design, develop, and justify manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and process enhancements.
- Support new product introductions by ensuring production processes are scalable and repeatable.
- Collaborate with Engineering to improve product manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and quality performance.
- Lead and support corrective and preventive actions using methods such as 8D, DMAIC, PDCA, and failure analysis techniques.
- Support manufacturing validation, process qualification, and controlled engineering change implementation.
- Promote and maintain 5S standards and a culture of operational excellence in the manufacturing environment.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to manufacturing technicians and junior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) program with pre-tax and post-tax savings options.
- Four weeks of paid time off accrued each pay period.
- 12 holidays this year.
- Paid family leave.
- Annual tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 after six months of service.
- Professional development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
