Manufacturing Engineer - XT
Company: Oxford Instruments Plc
Location: Scotts Valley
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
We are looking for a customer centric, metric driven, and
results oriented team player to join our wonderful team of
technicians. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement
mindset and will be a solid role model for colleagues.If that
sounds like you, please apply!At Oxford Instruments, we enable the
worlds leading industrial companies and scientific research
communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the
atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen
Queens Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and
technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest
challenges of the 21st century.How we workWere committed to being
the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the
worlds most important industrial and scientific research
communities. Our people are vital to our success. We strive to
offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the
very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive
environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are
recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team.Empowering
People to Make a DifferenceWe dont wait for change to happen. We
enable it. Thats why we aim to create the best working environment
and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and
value diversity of thought, perspective and experience. With a
focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our
people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations
and drive change for the futureAbout the Position:The Manufacturing
Engineer (ME) will be responsible for developing the value stream
within each work cell and implementing the following LEAN operating
characteristics: Standard work, 5S; Scrap reduction; continuous
improvement; operator training, job rotation and defining
operational metrics for the GEMBA. Promoting teamwork. The ME will
research and develop proposals for new equipment and machinery;
Prepare cost justifications and payback analysis; and Contract with
outside services firms for machine installation and
set-up.Additional Responsibilities:Create/update work instructions
and standard work for assigned areas. Work with operators to
document their processes, study the operations and work practices
for improvements, and document/implement findings.Quantify process
improvements in terms of additional throughput, ergonomics,
reduction in non-value-added activity, set up reduction time, and
quality improvements. Work with the operators to identify work
center improvements.Analyze setup procedures for each assigned work
area, documenting the current state and defining set up reduction
opportunities, measure and implement. Implement a 5S process within
each work cell; engaging the operators in this practice.Promote a
lean culture by leading Continuous improvement and Kaizen events,
hosting formalized training, and managing the improvement of the
companys manufacturing process.Create, improve, document, and
sustain processes improvements and be an advocate for change.Drive
scrap reductionSupport and instil a culture of process discipline
and controlled change and develop a partnership with design and
production to engage all to embrace improvement
opportunities.Supports the Operations teams to delivers the
measurable results as defined.Work with NPI team during development
of new productsEnsure smooth transition from NPI into production of
new and modified productsAbout the Candidate:The right candidate
for this role will have Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or
equivalent experience, with a minimum of three to five years
experience with process and equipment, in a sustaining mode driving
improvement.Additional Qualifciations:Problem solving, quickly
contain problems, lead and participate in problem solving
activities to improve operations using problem solving
methodologies like 8Ds, PDCA, DMAIC.Proficient in LEAN tools such
as value stream mapping, establishing standard work, ability to use
mini tab when appropriateListens and engages with customers,
colleagues, shareholders and partners for mutual
success.Constructively challenges the way things are done and takes
actions that improve outcomeContributes to a positive, committed
approach to work within the team.Understands a decision is required
and uses relevant information to act in a timely manner, escalating
the decision when appropriate.Understands priorities and plans own
actions to deliver results that meet objectives. Regularly reviews
and adapts actions accordingly.Physical DemandsThe physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee
frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and
arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus. The job is unlikely to require travel.Work
EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Noise in the environment is usually moderate to
loud. There is risk of exposure to x-ray radiation and harmful
chemicals. Safety procedures must be followed at all times.Salary:
In accordance with California law, the expected annual base salary
range for this position is between $85,000 - $100,000. The actual
compensation will be determined based on experience and other
factors permitted by law.Oxford Instruments Perks and
benefits:Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees
competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental,
and Vision plans.Our 401k program has options for saving both pre-
and post-tax dollars for retirement.Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life
balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we
know that our employees do their best work when they can take the
time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks
of PTO which is accrued each pay period.Holidays - We recognize 12
holidays this yearIn addition to all the standard PTO options, OI
proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave
policy.Professional Development - OI supports you and your
professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition
reimbursement after 6 months of service.Applicants must be
authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to
sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time
for this position.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/VThis employer
participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government
with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized
to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are
authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written
instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can
begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action
against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can
only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed
the I-9 Form.Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments does
not accept agency CVs. 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 CVs#LI-EB1by Jobble
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