Manufacturing Manager Systems Abingdon, UK

This role combines hands‑on system engineering leadership with operational manufacturing management to ensure our atomic force microscope (AFM) platforms are assembled, integrated, and qualified to the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Reward and Benefits

• £59,000 to £79,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme

Typical day – responsibilities

Systems Integration & Final Assembly

• Lead system‑level integration and final assembly of AFM metrology platforms, ensuring each build meets performance, stability and reliability standards.
• Bring complex subsystems together: nano‑positioning stages, optics, electronics, vibration isolation and wafer‑handling modules.
• Sharpen and own detailed integration procedures and documenta...