Outsourcing Specialist/Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Oxford Instruments Plc
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Using Atomic Force Microscopes from Asylum Research, our customers can see how cancer cells respond to new treatments, extend the lifetime and efficiency of renewable energy systems and lithium-ion batteries, and develop the novel materials required for quantum computing.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a skilled manufacturing engineer & outsourcing specialist to develop and implement production process improvement, new product introduction into operations, cost reduction through 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 transform the way we work as a high-tech manufacturer of advanced nanotechnology instrumentation.

The Role
Implement cost reduction and process simplification strategies by outsourcing components such as cables, PCBs and subassemblies.
Ensure build documentation is complete, up to date and under strict revision control including BOMs, drawings, assembly instructions and test protocols to support the outsourcing efforts. Implement a rigorous change management process for outsourced components.
Develop long-lasting relationships with outsourcing partners. Travel to local and international vendor sites to qualify new suppliers, audit manufacturing capability/quality and facilitate a thorough technology transfer.
Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise. Escalate technical issues within the organization whenever specific technical expertise is required.
Generate and track metrics such as cost savings and vendor quality to measure outsourcing progress. Maintain a record of issues, defects, their resolution and validate corrective actions implemented.
Develop a make versus buy decision making process to ensure our outsourcing program is effective and adding value.
Where required or effective, maintain a demand forecast for the suppliers.
Promote a world class environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Be an advocate for change, process improvement and quality within the business.
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.
Three to five years' experience working as an engineer in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
Specific examples of hands-on outsourcing experience with multiple parts (PCBs, cables, optical assemblies, electronic assemblies) and multiple vendors. International outsourcing experience desired.
Proficiency using ERP in a technical manufacturing environment (creating BOMs, POs, change orders, etc.)
Experience with SolidWorks and the development of specification drawings for parts and assemblies.
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.

OI offers a comprehensive benefits pacakge including the follolwing:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
401K, Life and Disability insurance, EAP
Identity Theft protection
Flexibe Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off- we start employees with 4 weeks of PTO
11 holidays

Oxford Instruments requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by their first day of work. The Company will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation as required by law.

Oxford Instruments is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Oxford Instruments is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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