Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Are you a driven transformation professional with a passion for improving performance, shaping better ways of working and delivering measurable business impact? We are looking for an Operational Excellence Business Analy…
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High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Front Desk Receptionist (Part-Time) Oxford Instruments – Materials Analysis Location: High Wycombe, Cressex (on-site) Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 12:15 (with occasional Friday and holiday cover) At Oxford Instrume…
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Are you a driven transformation professional with a passion for improving performance, shaping better ways of working and delivering measurable business impact? We are looking for an Operational Excellence Business Analy…
Skills: Operational Excellence, Lean Principles, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Transformation, Data Analysis
Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany · Hybrid
Accounts Payable Specialist (m/f/d) At Oxford Instruments, we combine innovation with precision to support cutting-edge technology and manufacturing. We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to jo…
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Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany · On-site
At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, …
Skills: Financial Control, Reporting, German GAAP (HGB), VAT Reporting, People Management
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team and work on the assembly build of high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex syste…
Skills: Mechanical Assembly, Precision Fitting, Machining, Vacuum Systems, Pneumatics
Paris, Ile-de-France, France · Hybrid
At Oxford Instruments we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to …
Skills: Advanced Imaging Techniques, SWIR Imaging, Visible Imaging, X-ray Imaging Detectors, Light Microscopy
Paris, Ile-de-France, France · Hybrid
At Oxford Instruments we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to …
Skills: Advanced Imaging Techniques, SWIR Imaging, Visible Imaging, X-ray Imaging Detectors, Light Microscopy
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK
$95k–$110k/yr
Remote | Southeastern US (Charlotte, North Carolina Area) Frequent weekday travel required; must live near a major airport. About Oxford Instruments Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter f…
Skills: System Installation, Commissioning, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Hardware Troubleshooting
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Mechanical Engineering Design team at our brand-new, cutting-edge manufacturing and development facility in Severn Beach, Bristol. Th…
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Concord, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$90k–$110k/yr
Field Service Engineer - Plasma Technology About Oxford Instruments Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers…
Skills: Plasma Etch, Deposition Systems, Vacuum Technology, RF Power Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$75k–$90k/yr
Field Service Engineer - Plasma Technology About Oxford Instruments Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers…
Skills: Plasma Etch, Deposition Systems, Vacuum Technology, RF Power Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$90k–$110k/yr
Field Service Engineer - Plasma Technology About Oxford Instruments Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers…
Skills: Plasma Etch, Deposition Systems, Vacuum Technology, RF Power Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$100k–$120k/yr
Field Service Engineer II - Plasma Technology About Oxford Instruments: Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our custo…
Skills: Plasma Etch, Deposition Systems, Vacuum Technology, RF Power Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting
New York, New York, United States · Remote OK
$90k–$110k/yr
Remote | Northeastern US (NY/NJ area) Frequent weekday travel required; must live near a major airport. Join Us and Power the Next Breakthrough At Oxford Instruments, we accelerate the scientific discoveries that shape a…
Skills: System Installation, Commissioning, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Troubleshooting
Bristol, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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The role focuses on driving productivity improvements by 30% through site-by-site business transformation and lean methodology. Key duties include analyzing operational performance, facilitating workshops with senior leadership, and designing future-state operational layouts.
Candidates should hold a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience with a proven track record in operational excellence or transformation. Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Are you a driven transformation professional with a passion for improving performance, shaping better ways of working and delivering measurable business impact? We are looking for an Operational Excellence Business Analyst to join our Operational Excellence (OpEx) programme on an initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
As part of our ongoing OI30 strategy, this role will support one of our five key strategic priorities: improving productivity by 30% across the group. Sponsored by the company CEO, the programme focuses on site-by-site business transformation using a proven methodology, lean principles and close collaboration with senior leaders across the business.
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone with a strong track record of delivery, operational improvement and stakeholder engagement. You will work across multiple sites and functions, helping teams understand their current state, define future-state opportunities and embed sustainable improvements.
What you’ll be doing
• Conducting analysis of demand, inventory and production performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Carrying out process confirmations to validate analysis, assumptions and operational performance.
• Communicating weekly with senior site leadership to review findings, align assumptions and maintain momentum.
• Interviewing colleagues across functions to build a clear, shared view of the business’s current state.
• Presenting insights, recommendations and programme phasing to executive-level project sponsors.
• Facilitating workshops and meetings with key site sponsors to define the future state and embed lean principles where appropriate.
• Articulating the impact of operational performance and processes on key business metrics, including revenue, capacity and inventory.
• Defining future-state horizons by business process or function and aligning senior site sponsors to the required direction of travel.
• Role-modelling best practice and coaching site process owners to build capability and confidence.
• Defining Tactical Implementation Plans to deliver impactful foundations and transformational change.
• Delivering agreed actions with strong senior site sponsorship.
• Developing others to embed skills, capability and continuous improvement thinking across the organisation.
• Designing future-state operational layouts informed by lean principles and optimal product flow.
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine analytical thinking with practical delivery and strong stakeholder engagement. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, influencing senior leaders and translating complex operational challenges into clear, actionable plans.
Experience and qualifications
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience in the field.
• Proven experience delivering change, transformation, operational excellence or continuous improvement activity.
• Potential to grow into a future leadership role.
Professional skills and abilities
• Confident using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to analyse datasets and synthesise insights from workshops, interviews and process observations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to create and articulate impactful messages.
• Ability to lead work scopes and design processes with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness of operational costs, reliability, safety and wider business performance.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to play a visible role in a CEO-sponsored transformation programme with real business impact. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, influence how operational teams work, and help create sustainable improvements across the group.
If you are energised by transformation, continuous improvement and delivering results through people, we would welcome your application.
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we develop world-leading tools for engineering micro- and nano-scale structures. Our technologies enable innovation across industries, helping customers push the boundaries of science and technology.
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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.
Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry. We design and manufacture equipment that can fabricate, analyse and manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level. Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world.
Offices: Halifax Road, High Wycombe, England HP12 3, GB · 300 Baker Ave, Suite 140, Concord, MA 01742, US · Borsigstraße 15a, Wiesbaden, Hesse 65205, DE · Govier Way, Western Approach Distribution Park, Severn Beach, England BS35 4GG, GB · 360 El Pueblo Rd, Scotts Valley, California 95066, US
Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry. We design and manufacture equipment that can fabricate, analyse and manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level. Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world.
Offices: Halifax Road, High Wycombe, England HP12 3, GB · 300 Baker Ave, Suite 140, Concord, MA 01742, US · Borsigstraße 15a, Wiesbaden, Hesse 65205, DE · Govier Way, Western Approach Distribution Park, Severn Beach, England BS35 4GG, GB · 360 El Pueblo Rd, Scotts Valley, California 95066, US
