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Axion BioSystems
Oxford
3 days ago
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Job Description

Senior Production Engineer

Axion Biosystems is a leading innovator in advanced biosensing technologies, specializing in solutions for life sciences research and drug discovery. Our cutting-edge platforms empower scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in neuroscience, cardiology, and beyond.

Axion Biosystems UK Manufacturing Ltd is seeking a Senior Production Engineer, reporting to the Operations Director to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure product quality, and support the scale-up of our bioelectronic systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, experience in a production environment, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Job Duties

  • Process Optimization: Develop and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
  • Production Support: Troubleshoot technical issues on the production line, ensuring minimal downtime, maintaining on-time delivery to the customer. Work closely with the Operations Team to ensure product performance is optimized.
  • Communication: Promote healthy, respectful communications with Operations Team relative to product issues.
  • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with Quality team to implement best practices to meet current regulatory standards (ISO 9000) and other Statutory and Regulatory compliance i.e. RoHS / REACH / CE and Equipment compliance.
  • New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the transition of R&D prototypes into scalable production.
  • Equipment & Tooling: Specify, validate, and maintain production equipment and fixtures. Ensure all relevant Test systems and metrology is calibrated to traceable standards.
  • Documentation: Create and update work instructions, SOPs, and production records.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Training: Mentor production staff on new processes and technologies.
  • Attendance: Demonstrate and model exemplary attendance, safe working practices, and professional behaviour always when exercising elements of the Production Engineering position.

    Required Skills & Abilities

  • 5+ years in a manufacturing/production engineering role (medical devices or biotech preferred).
  • Experience with component-level hardware debugging and failure analysis for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and datasheets (e.g. EAGLE, PADsviewer)
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
  • Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python, MATLAB, etc.) to facilitate analysis or data review
  • Soldering experience and rework ability for assemblies with through-hole and surface-mount components (e.g. QFNs, BGAs, 0402-size passives)
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Management Experience especially in the absence of operations management
  • Good knowledge of formal risk assessments (e.g. RPN in Process FMEA) using risk-based thinking to help optimize the manufacturing lines and stimulate continuous improvement

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related field)
  • 5 years + experience

    Why Join Axion Biosystems?

  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking biosensing technologies
  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities

    Job Details

  • Permanent office based role
  • Hours: 37.5 hours/ week excluding Lunch with flexibility on core hours
  • Compensation: based on qualifications and experience

    Benefits

  • Group Personal Pension
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company events
  • Tax advantaged Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Schemes

    Location

  • Oxford, UK

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