Lead product industrialisation for Mode's autonomous opto-chemical sensors in Oxfordshire, combining hands-on engineering leadership with manufacturing expertise.
As Head of Manufacturing, you will translate Mode's engineering MVP into a robust, compliant, serviceable product. You will own the route through engineering, design, and production validation toward controlled release. The work spans DFM, DFA, verification, certification, supplier development, and production readiness across complex hardware.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own industrialisation roadmaps, release gates, and readiness criteria
- Lead DFM, DFA, reliability, and design-for-test activities
- Coordinate verification, certification, and market-access testing
- Develop repeatable assembly, calibration, inspection, and test processes
- Build and lead the manufacturing team as Mode grows
Requirements:
- Significant NPI or complex hardware industrialisation experience
- Product development from prototype through controlled production
- Practical knowledge of tooling, quality planning, and production testing
- Experience with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and process transfers
- Right to work in the UK and willingness to travel
Bring productisation, compliance, supplier, and manufacturing leadership to Mode's environmental sensing platform in Oxfordshire.
Head of Manufacturing Industrialisation in Oxford employer: Mode Labs Ltd
At Mode Labs, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Oxford, we offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits including an employee share-option scheme and generous paid leave. As a member of our passionate team, you'll have the opportunity for hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions.
