Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Azure Fiber team in Romsey is seeking dynamic candidates with energy and a passion for innovation to join our team. You will be working on high value and specialist fiber manufacturing equipment at our state of the art fiber facility. The equipment will deliver fabrication technologies for radically novel optical fibers, including glass preform manufacture, optical fiber drawing and associated processes.

The role will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and operational reliability across manufacturing systems. This position leads complex troubleshooting efforts to maximise equipment uptime, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates cross-functionally to implement sustainable engineering solutions. The role demands a proactive approach to continuous improvement, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.. As such, this is a 'hands on' role based in Romsey five days a week.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of high-impact engineering issues across production lines, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Lead design, and maintenance teams to develop and implement robust engineering solutions aligned with business goals.
• Identify and execute improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other structured methodologies to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Provide technical guidance and training to engineering support staff and production teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Lead engineering support projects, including new equipment commissioning, process validation, and cross-site standardisation efforts.
  • Liaise with external vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues, manage spare parts, and support procurement decisions.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND  technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in engineering support within a manufacturing environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record in leading technical teams and resolving complex engineering challenges.
  
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, industrial controls, and mechanical design.
  
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation systems.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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