Our mission is to push the boundaries of complex cell analysis. Using the Lightcast platform we are working with major pharmaceutical companies, leading academic institutes, and innovative biotechnology leaders. Together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are making advances towards new science, unique clinical approaches, new therapies, and innovative products.
The Lightcast platform allows precise, highly flexible, and massively parallel control of tens to hundreds of thousands of picolitre volume microdroplets using beams of light and powerful software logic. By sequentially combining droplets containing different cells, antibodies, cancer drugs, reporters and/or other reagents, we can perform complex workflows and assays at scale with a flexibility far beyond what is currently possible on any cell analysis platform.
About the role
We are growing our Manufacturing function and are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team and help scale production. The successful candidate will contribute to developing a high-tech, semi-automated in-house manufacturing process as well as assisting our sub-contract manufacturing supply chain for the low/mid volume complex consumable.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing production processes, test and inspection protocols across a range of disciplines within manufacturing
* DFM and NPI for next generation and product range expansion
* Working with our R&D team and contract manufacturers to become the subject matter expert in the production and performance of our consumable components
* Data analysis and process monitoring to ensure the highest level of product quality
* Specification, procurement and commissioning of production equipment
* Supporting our R&D team in late-stage product development and validation, and the QA function with supplier audits
* Resolving quality and process issues using formal techniques, risk management and documentation
* Collating and reporting KPI’s to senior management
* Growing the contract manufacturers production capability to meet the forecast growth in demand, and drive down costs
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate some of the following:
* Proven track record working in a high-tech Manufacturing Engineering role or similar
* Knowledge of Microfluidic fabrication, coatings, plastic welding processes, injection moulding or clean room assembly
* Exposure to automated assembly and QC in a volume manufacturing environment with data analysis using tools such as Python an advantage
* Good understanding of statistical process control (SPC), production part approval process (PPAP), First Article inspection (FAI) or other relevant quality processes.
* Knowledge of process or equipment validation and risk management under ISO13485 or similar regulations
* Experience supporting contract manufacturers, and developing complex supply chains
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Willingness to travel globally to supplier sites
This role will be based at our new manufacturing facility 2 miles from our head office in west Cambridge.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
* 26 days holiday, plus Public Holidays
* Flexible working hours
* Pension contribution matched up to 7%
* Private medical insurance
* Income protection
* Life insurance
* Subsidized gym membership and weekly cross fit sessions
* Access to Cycle to Work and Technology schemes
* Enhanced family leave policies
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