Production Engineering Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2125 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 55% sure that is the right code. ANDOR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 Production and process engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Also possible | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Engineering Manager to join our team in Severn Beach, Bristol. In this key leadership role, you will drive operational excellence across manufacturing by leading a high-performing team responsible for first-line support, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Your focus will be on enhancing production capacity, increasing throughput, improving product quality, and ensuring reliable manufacturing performance, all of which directly contribute to our OI30 strategy and margin growth ambitions.
As a leader within the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will inspire, coach, and develop your people, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will champion standardisation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency and support the ongoing success and growth of Plasma Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Issue Resolution:
- Maintain a consistent service for engineering issues reported in Production whenever the factory is operational (including shift and weekend work), working to a service level agreement on response times.
- Ensure the Production Engineering Team have the skills and resources to provide specialist expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering to allow root cause analysis to be conducted on any problem and ensure comprehensive containment solutions are in place.
- Work with Operations to find efficient ways of managing and reporting issues in the factory to provide an improved level of service.
- Work with all Engineering teams to develop KPIs to monitor the corrective and preventative actions on issues found in production. Use the KPIs to advocate for improvements to reduce the number of faults found in Production.
- Ensure all processes for issue resolution are documented and updated, ensuring consistency in work practices across the Production Engineering Team.
Build and Test Documentation:
- Take ownership of all released documentation in Production, in the form of SOPs and test documentation.
- Ensure Engineering builds documentation (SOPs, Test Documents, etc) that are revised on the release of changes to the product design.
- Manage the release of test documentation for engineering specials before systems are tested in Production.
- Ensure issues raised on production documentation are reviewed and changes are released on ECO within 3 months.
- Coordinate training or supplementary information so that new and existing documentation is used correctly in Production.
- Track and monitor downstream issues/customer feedback/faults on commissioning relating to Operations processes and implement preventative measures to prevent recurrence.
Continuous improvement
- Identify and lead projects to improve the cost and quality of our products, and the efficiency of our practices.
- Support Operations to find the reasons and solutions for waste and inefficiency.
- Take ownership of processes by working with the Manufacturing Engineering team to sequence and streamline Production.
- Provide support and input into the implementation of a new MRP system, contributing to discussions on how to implement a Manufacturing BOM.
- Research and advocate for using new technologies and systems to improve the efficiency and quality of our production processes.
- Promote a CI culture through cross-functional team working, training and process improvements.
Education/Qualifications:
- HNC or higher (Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic disciplines)
Professional Skills/Abilities:
- Substantial experience in electro-mechanical systems production engineering environment - preferably small batch, high technology system integration, ideally with machining/fabs.
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, Oxford Instruments offers 25 days annual leave, early finish on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production and process engineers (SOC 2125) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~56k in sample- Middle half £37,128–55,276
- Median £45,292
- Going rate £45,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,500
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2125 going rate of £45,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.