Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our established team at SPT Labtech. You'll have the opportunity to learn and support the manufacturing of our growing range of consumables used in our instruments, helping our customers across the Life Sciences sector make a difference in human health and push the boundaries of Science. Ideally, you'll come from an FMCG or similar high-volume production background, with a strong passion for continuous improvement in lean manufacturing.

You'll have the ability to work on complex products and collaborate flexibly across interdisciplinary teams. Your role will support the manufacture and supply of a wide range of consumables (e.g., nanolitre pipettes, syringes, cryo-EM grids), essential for the successful operation of our instruments.

About Us:

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab. 

Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health? 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to resolve product technical and production issues.
• Be the first point of contact for consumables supply and manufacturing teams, resolving day-to-day queries or escalating issues as required.
• Implement good manufacturing practices on precision products with a large degree of autonomy.
• Utilise Continuous Improvement tools (Root Cause Counter Measure, Six Sigma, SPC) to contribute to CAPA and quality processes.
• Engage with internal and external collaborators to evolve products from concept to manufacture.
• Bring products from development to scalable manufacturing, from cradle-to-grave, with involvement from the product concept stage.
• Apply change management skills to develop flexible, robust processes for ensuring product quality.
• Take ownership of engineering changes to enhance quality, process capability, and cost efficiency.

Skills & Attributes:

About You:

• Driven, with a passion for delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Embraces our core values: Agile, Collaborative, Customer Centric, and Innovative.
• Able to understand and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering drawings.
• Demonstrates practical problem-solving skills and team effectiveness.
• A good understanding of modern manufacturing processes and change management.

Your Skill Set:

• Ideally 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• An engineering or science degree (or equivalent) with relevant technical experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Process Engineering, preferably in FMCG or high-volume production.
• Experience with process validation.
• Experience with MRP systems, including changes via NPI or the ECN process, is desirable.

Our commitment to you:

You will be collaborating with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.

If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.