About Dragon Robotics
Dragon Robotics designs and manufactures advanced laboratory and medical automation systems, with a primary focus on an automated oocyte cryopreservation (vitrification) instrument for IVF clinics. We operate at the intersection of precision engineering, electronics, software, and regulated medical devices, with a strong emphasis on in-house manufacturing, rapid iteration, and high engineering standards.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of how our complex benchtop instruments are built, assembled, tested, and iterated. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, improving build processes, and scaling low-volume production without sacrificing quality or traceability.
You will work closely with mechanical, electronics, and software engineers to translate evolving designs into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes compliant with ISO 13485.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Assembly
Develop and refine assembly processes for precision electromechanical systems.
Build, assemble, and debug complex instruments and sub-assemblies.
Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids.
Support in-house PCB assembly (pick-and-place, reflow, inspection).
Process Development
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, BOMs, routings).
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce build time, errors, and rework.
Support design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) activities.
Quality & Compliance
Support ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing processes and documentation.
Assist with incoming inspection, in-process checks, and final test procedures.
Contribute to traceability, non-conformance handling, and continuous improvement.
Scaling & Production Planning
Support the transition from prototype to repeatable low-volume production.
Help define how we achieve a target build rate of ~1 instrument per week with a small team.
Liaise with suppliers and manage outsourced processes where needed.
Required Skills & Experience
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
Hands-on experience assembling complex electromechanical systems.
Strong understanding of precision mechanical assembly, tolerances, and alignment.
Experience creating clear manufacturing documentation.
Comfortable working in a fast-moving R&D environment with evolving designs.
Practical mindset: able to diagnose problems on the bench and implement fixes.
Desirable Skills
Experience with medical devices or regulated manufacturing (ISO 13485).
PCB assembly experience (manual or automated).
Familiarity with CNC-machined parts, anodized aluminium, and polymer components.
Experience designing jigs, fixtures, or assembly tooling.
Exposure to lean manufacturing or micro-factory concepts.
What We Offer
A key role in building a novel medical device from the ground up.
High autonomy and direct impact on product quality and manufacturability.
Close collaboration with a small, highly technical engineering team.
Competitive salary(dependent on experience), generous pension and private healthcare.