Senior Production Engineer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC, and Europe.

Oxford Nanopore employs professionals from various fields including nanopore science, molecular biology, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and commercialization. The management team, led by CEO Dr. Gordon Sanghera, has a proven track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.

Our sequencing platform is unique, offering real-time analysis in scalable formats from pocket-sized to population-scale, capable of analyzing native DNA or RNA and sequencing any fragment length to achieve short to ultra-long reads. Our mission is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Production Engineer to join our engineering team and work on the world's first nanopore DNA sequencer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about innovative technology.

The Details

Reporting to the Associate Director of Production Engineering, you will collaborate with executive management and contract manufacturers to define and develop assembly and production processes. You will lead product and process validation efforts and participate in designing and implementing assembly fixtures. You will facilitate the development of internal and external production processes, establish and maintain production quality standards for new and existing products, and seek continuous improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Other responsibilities include:

1. Providing manufacturing engineering support to the Engineering Design and R&D teams, and coordinating the transfer of new products into manufacturing, considering manufacturability and process efficiency.
2. Collecting and analyzing data to ensure manufacturing processes sustain high yields.
3. Identifying production issues and applying systematic problem-solving methods.
4. Creating and maintaining controlled documentation such as process flows, drawings, specifications, routers, BOMs, and work instructions.
5. Optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.

What We're Looking For

You should hold a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, with significant industrial experience, preferably in highly regulated industries such as medical or aerospace. Experience in manual and automated manufacturing, especially with lean initiatives, is essential. Experience establishing and validating pilot production lines, performing FMEAs, and validating medical device processes is highly desirable. Strong technical skills should be complemented by excellent communication and documentation abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Visio) is required, and familiarity with SolidWorks is advantageous.

This role suits a collaborative, hands-on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment on impactful projects. We offer attractive benefits, including a bonus, pension, private healthcare, and a competitive salary.

If you want to leverage your skills to make a meaningful difference, consider joining us and apply today!

Please note that we are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates will be assessed solely on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the role.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore aims to benefit society by enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. Our nanopore sensing technology allows real-time, scalable DNA and RNA analysis, used globally to understand biology, health, and the environment. Founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, we now employ over 1,000 people worldwide.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 2547
• Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 05/29/2025
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom