Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Nuclera

• This role will suit an individual who has a strong drive and experience working in a device manufacturing environment with a track record of execution and teamwork
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Applied Sciences with 10+ years relevant experience
• Hands on experience with operations
• At least 2 years of team management experience within manufacturing functions
• Deep understanding of writing effective SOPs, process specifications, and capturing all information about the manufacturing flow coupled with working knowledge of PDM, PLM and ERP systems
• Familiarity with sensors, instrumentation and controls used in the process industry
• Data analysis skills, ability to manipulate data using Excel or other software to extract meaningful information
• Good work ethic and attitude with a desire to learn new skills and ability to work efficiently in a startup environment

Desirable

• Nuclera is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and hands-on Lead Manufacturing Engineer to lead the optimization and further development of the cartridge manufacturing processes
• The successful candidate will optimize scalability of thin film coating processes and final device assembly in close collaboration with R&D, engineering, product development and technical operations teams
• The role will involve developing key metrics and documentation, as well as conducting operational qualification, troubleshooting, and resolving manufacturing issues
• The successful candidate will drive continuous process improvement efforts to maximize yield
• Develop, implement, verify, and validate manufacturing processes in support of process flow and value stream mapping improvements for existing products, and in support of business development initiatives with customers creating new products
• Lead verification and validation exercises to support launch of commercial manufacturing
• Enhance manufacturing process flow and floor layout to enhance safety, quality and efficiency
• Establish standard work and standard equipment operating parameters
• Lead the transfer and implementation of thin film deposition processes and device assembly techniques from R&D to manufacturing
• Develop Capital Equipment Proposal
• Lead the effort of scaling all aspects of cartridge manufacturing
• Support development and growth of the members of the manufacturing team
• Play a key role in developing the right Product/BOM structure for the manufacturing process in our ERP system
• Support change management of design and manufacturing documentation in our product data management (PDM) system
• Qualify new pilot manufacturing equipment, support optimizing process recipes, and ramp-up to production volumes
• Effectively communicating technical details with other functions/departments in prototyping, testing, and design improvement by embracing sound experimental methods and taking a hands-on approach in the laboratory and assembly line
• Responsible for achieving device manufacturing and engineering (M&E) operational objectives in support of process validation, execution, product launch, quality, cost and safety

• Private Health Insurance - Everyone at Nuclera can enjoy a private health insurance scheme
• Generous Holidays - Everyone in the UK and the USA enjoys a 25 days annual leave per year
• Stock Option - Generous stock options in addition to our competitive salary
• Life Insurance - We offer up to 4x your salary in your life insurance package
• Pension Scheme - Whether it's UK pension or 401(k) in the USA, we have you covered
• Refreshment - Fresh fruit, tea, coffee and snacks in the office

Total funding: $145m

Founded out of research at the University of Cambridge, Nuclera is a biotech company developing protein-printing technologies to make proteins more accessible to everyone. In doing so, the bioprinter company enables life science researchers to accelerate breakthrough improvements in human health due to better access to biomolecules.