Director of Product Development at Oxford Instruments

Santa Barbara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Team Leadership, Microscopy, Hardware Design, Firmware Development, Software Solutions, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Continuous Improvement, Documentation Practices, Resource Allocation, Safety Compliance

Industry

Nanotechnology Research

Description

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Location: Santa Barbara, CA (in-person) Job Title: Director of Product Development Reports to: President, Oxford Instruments AFM 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 to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is manufacturer of nanotechnology instrumentation for industry and research. Specifically, we design, build and sell Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) which are used to analyze material topography, elasticity, conductivity and other properties. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.We want to empower our employees so that they innovate, support our growth and improve our productivity. We support them to make the right decisions and reach their full potential as they develop their careers at Oxford Instruments. Our ways of working are lived every day and are as follows: We start with the customer We succeed by being focused We make and keep our promises We work together as one team We help and trust each other to succeed About the Opportunity: The Director of Product Development will lead, manage, and provide the strategic direction for the product development function within the AFM business. He/she will own and deliver the timely completion of new product introductions to enable continued growth of our AFM business. Key Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Use a hands-on approach and considerable systems-engineering experience to lead the product development team in the development, design and implementation of AFM technology Play an integral role in the AFM business leadership team, helping to improve and deliver the long-term strategy that will grow our AFM business Deliver the new product roadmap for the AFM business, with ownership of the early-stage development phases Provide strategic and technical leadership, mentor talent, drive team development and succession planning to maintain the levels of expertise needed in the business Manage and sustain engineering projects, providing support for existing products and new products, as needed. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilize best practices, select new tools and techniques that will continue to improve product quality and the development process. Utilize best documentation practices Oversee and optimize third party engineering services/outsourcing Plan, estimate, prioritise and manage agreed project deadlines Ensure compliance with safety, design, quality and corporate processes Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all projects Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related field 10+ years’ experience leading cross functional product development teams 5+ years’ experience as a systems engineer Proven experience leading high performing product development teams Experience in working within a project management matrix structure Proven experience in the design and development of hardware, firmware, and software solutions Experience with modern project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft TFS or other bug or issue tracking system Experience in reporting on the status of projects, people, and processes Experience in developing microscopy or similar product type applications Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to handle numerous details Strong problem solving, decision-making, and creative thinking abilities Demonstrable confidence, excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead technical teams Proven ability to work well within a board level team to deliver the goals of the overall business Ability to motivate and challenge others Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this full-time, benefited position is between $190,000 - $250,000, plus a management bonus. The actual compensation will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law. Oxford Instruments Perks and Benefits: Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement. Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO, which is accrued each pay period. Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year In addition to all the standard PTO options, Oxford Instruments proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy. Professional Development - Oxford Instruments supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this position.Oxford Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Oxford Instruments is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments does not accept agency CV’s. Please do not forward details to our jobs alias, Oxford Instruments employees or any other company location. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV’s #LI-NS1

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Responsibilities

The Director of Product Development will lead and manage the product development function within the AFM business, ensuring timely completion of new product introductions. They will also provide strategic and technical leadership while mentoring talent and driving team development.