The Company:
We are Open Bionics, a growing startup based in Bristol who designs, develops and manufactures beautiful bionic limbs for those with upper limb absences. Our flagship product is the Hero Arm and with this myo-electric arm, we turn disabilities into superpowers!
We have collaborated with some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Star Wars, Marvel, Twentieth Century Fox and Konami, and we have won multiple awards, including Hanger Clinics Innovation Award. Please visit our website to find out more about us: www.openbionics.com.
Role Specification:
We are recruiting for a Production Technician to join our fantastic team!
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Onsite- Programme, Tower Lane, Bristol, BS1 2NB
Reports to: Production Manager
Do you have technical manufacturing skills? In this role, you will quickly be integrated into our production team who make and assemble our products. We will provide you with a training plan so you become competent in creating Hero Arms® and manufacture products to the highest quality. This is your chance to show off your production skills so if you think this is the role for you, please read the section below on how to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembly of product including Hero RGD/PRO, MyoPods, Hero Arm, Hero Flex, Hero Gauntlet and other new prosthetic products and accessories
- Manufacturing parts, sub assemblies and final assembly of products
- Carrying out quality control activities throughout the assembly process
- Using and maintaining our 3D printers
- Processing finished items for dispatch
- Production of Covers including Disney licensed designs
- Work with the team to set and adhere to process timings
- Work to achieve deadlines and production targets
- Maintaining a tidy and efficient workshop
- Be lean and efficient in all activities
- Training future members of the production team
- Working in compliance with processes and policies to achieve quality requirements
Person Scorecard
Essential:
- Ability to maintain concentration on detailed assembly processes as well as the ability to adapt skills to prototype manufacture and small batch runs.
- Evidence of an aptitude for making things.
- Have an eye for detail and be quality orientated.
- Proven experience working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Desirable (Benefit but not essential):
- Experience of working in a workshop or production environment.
- Ability to understand and to work on manufacturing method sheets.Experience in batch assembly of mechanical devices
- Experience in product manufacture
- Experience in servicing and maintaining mechanical device
- Experience in continuous improvement processes (e.g. LEAN)
** This is an entry level position to production in which the necessary training and development will be provided to support the successful candidate fulfilling the responsibilities listed. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements listed.
Employee Benefits
- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Additional day of leave : moving house/ getting married
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle 2 work Scheme
- 50% subsidised Gym/Sports membership or exercise classes
- 50% subsidised language classes
To Apply
1) Visit our website https://openbionics.com/ and click ‘Careers' where you can apply.
2) Write a Covering Letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. You must address the person's scorecard criteria and detail why you want to work for Open Bionics.
3) Upload your CV which evidences the technical aspects of your knowledge, skills and experience.
Please note that both of the above must be provided in order to be considered for the post.
Other Information
Open Bionics is an Equal Opportunities employer. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
We welcome enquiries from everyone and we value diversity in our workplace. We may operate positive action measures to encourage people from under-represented groups to apply and help them overcome disadvantages in competing with other applicants.
If you are successful, you will be expected to start within one month following the offer of an employment contract with Open Bionics Ltd and be expected to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
