Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Oxford Instruments
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity available for a skilled manufacturing engineer to develop and implement production process improvement, new product introduction into operations, cost reduction (including outsourcing), quality and delivery initiatives for our assembly and testing processes while maintaining a critical customer focus. You'll utilize your technical background to drive positive change in a low volume, high mix, high complexity environment. This is a great opportunity for the right individual to dig into the details and transform the way we work as a high-tech manufacturer of advanced nanotechnology instrumentation.-- The Role

• Own a wide range of internal cost reduction efforts from sourcing suppliers, maintaining long-lasting relationships based on cost improvement, to setting up outsourcing partnerships with external manufacturing facilities and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.
• Participate in engineering development projects to provide DFX (manufacturing, test, cost) guidance
• Generate specific Quality metrics, develop an understanding of the underlying issues and drive improvements.
• Promote a world class environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Be an advocate for change, process improvement and quality within the business.
• Create and update work instructions and standard procedures for work centers. Work with the manufacturing team to document their processes and to find and implement efficiency/quality improvements.
• Research and develop proposals for new tooling and fixtures, including cost justification and payback analysis.
• Support and instill a culture of process discipline and controlled change, in partnership with engineering and operations teams to deliver on desired results and engage everyone involved. The Candidate Successful candidates will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in technical engineering field, or equivalent practical experience; electrical engineering background or knowledge desired but not required
  • At least three to five years' experience working as a manufacturing engineer in a capital equipment manufacturing environment; specific experience with quality systems and improving quality metrics desired
  • Hands-on production engineering or related support experience
  • Proficiency using ERP in a technical manufacturing environment (creating BOMs, POs, issuing jobs etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities using methodologies like 8Ds, PDCA, DMAIC
  • A continuous improvement mindset and the desire/ability to drive positive change within the organization, and measure the impact of changes through metrics, quality to customer, and business targets. Business Overview Asylum is a part of a successful global company, Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for industry and academic research. We provide flexible hours and a competitive salary and benefits program including medical, dental, vision and 401k. To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please attach your resume and cover letter along with pay expectations, in a single PDF, to your application. Asylum Research, an Oxford Instruments Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE/M/F/D/V Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments does not accept agency CV's. Please do not forward details to our jobs alias, Oxford Instruments employees or any other company location. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's.

Keywords: Oxford Instruments, Santa Barbara , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Santa Barbara, California