Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Additive Manufacturing

Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Oxford Salary Depending on experience, plus equity/share options. Location Hybrid working with a combination of office, laboratory and remote working based in Oxfordshire. About the Opportunity Our client is an innovative engineering technology company developing advanced thermal management solutions for next-generation clean energy applications. Operating within a fast-growing, high-tech environment, the business is focused on delivering cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for sectors including aerospace, automotive and other highly regulated industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team and play a key role in developing advanced metal additive manufacturing capabilities that will support the company's future growth. What is on Offer Competitive salary Equity/share option scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Enhanced family leave and company sick pay Employer pension contribution Professional membership reimbursement Life assurance Private virtual GP service Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Employee discount programm Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in metal additive manufacturing to support the development of advanced manufacturing processes, particularly within binder jetting and sintering technologies. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help establish robust manufacturing capability from prototype through to production, collaborating with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineered components. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys technical ownership, supplier management and developing new manufacturing capability within an innovative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities * Identify, evaluate and manage external additive manufacturing and fabrication suppliers for prototype and development builds. * Maintain supplier performance data including capability, quality, lead times and cost. * Support the specification, installation, commissioning and operation of in-house manufacturing, assembly and inspection equipment. * Develop and implement quality assurance processes for internally and externally manufactured components. * Assist with manufacturing scale-up and production planning activities. * Plan and coordinate mechanical, thermal and material validation testing. * Develop design-for-manufacture best practice and work closely with engineering teams to optimise component designs. * Feed manufacturing knowledge back into product development and continuous design improvement. * Support process development to improve reliability, repeatability and traceability. * Contribute to research and development programmes and collaborative engineering projects. * Assist with project planning, manufacturing deliverables and technical reporting. * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers where appropriate. * Support the development of innovative manufacturing technologies and processes. Requirements Essential * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline. * Minimum of five years' experience in advanced or additive manufacturing. * Strong knowledge of metal additive manufacturing processes, including binder jetting, powder bed fusion or similar technologies. * Experience managing external manufacturing suppliers and prototype production. * Understanding of manufacturing process control, dimensional tolerancing and quality assurance. * Knowledge of post-processing techniques including sintering, machining and heat treatment. * Experience of quality inspection and validation methods. * Excellent organisational, communication and technical documentation skills. Desirable * Direct experience with binder jetting technology. * Experience commissioning or supporting advanced manufacturing equipment. * Background in thermal component or heat exchanger manufacture. * Experience establishing or expanding manufacturing facilities. * Experience within aerospace, automotive or other regulated industries. * Familiarity with recognised industry standards such as DO-160G or equivalent. Candidate Screening Questions Are you legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom? Are you able to travel to the Oxfordshire site as required? How many years of experience do you have working with metal additive manufacturing? How many years of experience do you have with binder jetting or comparable additive manufacturing technologies? Have you been involved in developing manufacturing workflows or commissioning additive manufacturing equipment?