Senior Production Engineer (Oxford-Based)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

Oxford, UK