Ocean Optics

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

Production Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHitchin, UKIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An all-round manufacturing engineering background with a strong electronics bias.
Experience managing change.
Ability to lead structured problem-solving activities.
Knowledge and experience working with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Ability to interpret and analyze data and produce clear, concise reports.
Some knowledge of continuous-improvement tools such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Experience facilitating groups.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to all levels and non-technical audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with and influence people at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and plan time across a range of tasks effectively.
Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
Good information technology skills.
Self-motivated and time-focused.

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally to assess current processes and identify projects to improve productivity and product quality.
Assess compliance with and adherence to safety and quality standards, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.
Lead continuous-improvement projects while maintaining a positive approach so team members feel valued during the process.
Support manufacturing teams with coaching and technical expertise.
Lead new product introduction activities related to introducing new products and processes into manufacturing.
Prepare and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Develop total productive maintenance processes.
Lead problem-solving activities.
Build positive relationships with team members and promote business objectives.
Liaise with printed circuit board assembly suppliers and the internal supply chain regarding printed circuit board assembly testing equipment, including occasional supplier visits.
Monitor test failures, diagnose issues, and drive countermeasures.
Update test specifications, test limits, and test software.
Support transitions to new suppliers, evaluation of sample boards, and final sign-off in collaboration with Supply Chain, Technical, and Quality teams.
Maintain and update testing equipment and fixtures.
Produce requirements for test equipment suppliers.
Write reports.
Continuously improve testing and production processes.
Work alongside the Quality department.
Support periodic equipment calibration and checks.

Desired Qualifications

Experience writing and updating LabVIEW and TestStand software would be ideal.
Experience with WATS or other test data analysis tools would be beneficial.

Furthermore, here at FFE we value our employees giving them the freedom to be creative and innovative. Having a great team spirt and people that are proud to work for a company that saves lives, our teams see the direct impact of their efforts in the daily operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Working cross functionally to assess current processes and identifying projects to improve productivity and product quality
Assess compliance and adherence to safety and quality standards working with relevant stakeholders to resolve any issues
Lead C.I projects, ensuring to maintain a positive approach so all team members feel valued during the process
Support manufacturing teams with coaching and technical expertise
Lead NPI activities related to the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing
Prepare & update process documentation and operating instructions (SOP’s)
Develop TPM processes
Lead problem solving activities
Build positive relationships with team members, always promoting business objectives
Liaise with both PCBA suppliers and internal supply chain WRT PCBA testing equipment (including occasional supplier visits)
Monitor tests failures, diagnose and drive countermeasures
Update test specs, test limits and test software
Working with Supply Chain, Technical & Quality Teams support the transition to new suppliers, the evaluation of sample boards & final sign-off
Maintain and update testing equipment and fixtures
Produce requirements for test equipment suppliers
Report writing
Continuous improvement of testing & production processes
Overlay with the Quality department
Support periodic equipment calibration and checks

Skills & Experience

All-round manufacturing engineering background with a strong electronics bias
Experience managing change
Ability to lead structured problem-solving activities
Knowledge and experience of working with PCBA’s
Experience of writing and updating LabVIEW and Test-Stand software would be ideal
Experience with WATS or other test data analysis tools would be beneficial
Able to interpret & analyze data and produce clear, concise reports

Some knowledge of CI tools (Lean, six sigma or similar)
Experience facilitating groups
An excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts to all levels and to non-technical audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact and influence at all levels
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and plan your time across a range of tasks effectively.
Able to work under time constraints and to deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Good IT skills
Self-motivated
Time focused

FFE Benefits include: 25 days Annual Leave, Company bonus Scheme, Halma Pension plan, BUPA health insurance, Simply Health cash plan, EA

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About the Company

Ocean Optics

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dunedin, FL
Founded: 1989

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