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OSI Electronics

Manufacturing Engineer

Salfords, Surrey, United KingdomPosted Yesterday
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Job Description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems that support ports, borders, and high-security environments worldwide. Our innovative X-ray imaging solutions enable customers to detect threats, combat illegal activity, and maintain secure operations with confidence.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, this position plays a key role in driving manufacturing efficiency and supporting the continuous improvement of production operations. You will act as a change agent within the manufacturing team, leading initiatives to improve processes, introduce new products, and enhance facility layout and performance.


Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day production activities including troubleshooting and improvement plans
  • Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews
  • Analyse downtime and implement improvements to quality and efficiency
  • Evaluate production flow and identify bottlenecks
  • Support new product introductions (NPI)
  • Improve shop floor layouts and space utilisation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on improvements
  • Maintain and standardise documentation and SOPs
  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance
  • Support quality assurance and investigate failures
  • Assist with material flow and presentation

Qualifications

 

  • Experience in a volume manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on approach and ability to support teams on the shop floor
  • Experience in new product introduction
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, automation)
  • Experience with root cause analysis tools
  • Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, etc.)
  • Understanding of material flow and scheduling
  • Knowledge of health & safety practices
  • Qualifications
  • Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
  • Working Pattern
  • Monday to Friday shift rotation with early and late shifts. Includes 20% shift premium.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anaesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defence, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

 

  • Experience in a volume manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on approach and ability to support teams on the shop floor
  • Experience in new product introduction
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, automation)
  • Experience with root cause analysis tools
  • Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, etc.)
  • Understanding of material flow and scheduling
  • Knowledge of health & safety practices
  • Qualifications
  • Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
  • Working Pattern
  • Monday to Friday shift rotation with early and late shifts. Includes 20% shift premium.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anaesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defence, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

  • Support day-to-day production activities including troubleshooting and improvement plans
  • Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews
  • Analyse downtime and implement improvements to quality and efficiency
  • Evaluate production flow and identify bottlenecks
  • Support new product introductions (NPI)
  • Improve shop floor layouts and space utilisation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on improvements
  • Maintain and standardise documentation and SOPs
  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance
  • Support quality assurance and investigate failures
  • Assist with material flow and presentation