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Production Lead

Archangel Lightworks -
Oxford

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Quality management
Production planning
Systems engineering
Contracts
Document management systems
Communication skills

Full job description

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We're passionate about improving humanity's communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth's most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation.

We're looking for a Production Lead to join our experienced engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. You will be responsible for building and leading the Production/Manufacturing function to transition Archangel Lightworks free space optical communication products from prototype/first article to serial production for delivery to internal and external customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Build & lead the production function: Establish the production function including facilities, team hiring and leadership, production layout, tooling, equipment, processes, production documentation, team structure, and supply chain development to support production
Own repeat manufacturing of products: Own of the manufacturing, assembly, integration, alignment, calibration, and test of deployable optical ground station products
Own production planning and delivery: Own the production schedules, resource plans, capacity plans to ensure we deliver to customers on time
Establish & champion end-to-end quality control and production assurance: Establish production quality control processes necessary to ensure the quality of products delivered to customers.

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years' experience
Expected to have demonstrated experience transitioning from product to serial production, ideally in a startup environment
Experience establishing and scaling manufacturing operations, including facilities, production processes, tooling, equipment, and workforce development
Strong knowledge of manufacturing planning, capacity planning, resource planning, and production scheduling
Experience implementing manufacturing documentation systems including work instructions, assembly procedures, manufacturing records, and configuration control
Proven track record of developing and managing supplier and contract manufacturing relationships
Experience establishing and maintaining quality management and production assurance processes
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment with evolving priorities
Experience managing production risks, schedules, and delivery commitments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable additional skills:

Experience within photonics, optics, laser systems, free-space optical communications, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, or satellite industries
Experience supporting low-volume/high-complexity production environments
Experience building teams during periods of rapid company growth
Ability to collaborate closely with R&D, systems engineering, procurement, and customer-facing teams.

Location: This is an on-site role, our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford.

Compensation & Perks:

The opportunity to make a difference building cutting edge technology to support a world-changing vision
25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
Equity options in a growing start-up
Investment in you to help you grow, with training resources and budget
Supportive team culture with high levels of ownership and responsibility
Regular socials and weekly team lunch
Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.

We recognise that many candidates use AI tools when applying. Please ensure your application reflects your own experience, skills, and thinking. We assess applications based on authenticity and accuracy, so anything generated with AI should be reviewed, personalised, and representative of you.

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