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Senior Manager – Research and Development Engineering

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Convatec

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a track record in regulated industries, ISO 13485 knowledge, design control experience, leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • You will lead project technical decisions, manage documentation, ensure alignment with stakeholders, oversee team collaboration, and optimize designs with cross-functional engineers.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of managing a technical team in regulated industry.
  • Good understanding of ISO 13485 and design controls.
  • Lead Engineering experience.
  • Practical experience on design control and documentation development for class II+ products.
  • Experience in applying in-depth process knowledge to help inform design and process FMEAs, set realistic tolerances, devise sampling plans, and the like.
  • Track record of participating in product development projects needing Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly considerations.
  • Proven track record of applying modern engineering theory, critical thinking, and statistical analysis to structure problem solving and process design optimization.
  • Good understanding for mechanical engineering disciplines such as tolerance analysis, molding, CAD drawings, requirement engineering, design verification and validation principles.
  • Proven ability to navigate a broad stakeholder environment.
  • Proven track record of being a technical decision maker.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
  • Experience working within the Medical Device Industry or equivalent regulated industry in a Lead Engineering role with a proven track record of delivery excellence.
  • Experience managing technical teams.
  • Ability to understand business and operational objectives, and to prioritize high volume and complex workloads accordingly.
  • Has excellent technical and non-technical communication skill in English, both written and verbally.
  • The role has the potential to manage a team between 1-7 direct reports over time.
  • Up to 10% of international travel.
  • English (speaking, reading and writing).
  • Additional languages are welcomed.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing technical progress and making technical decisions for allocated projects and acts as lead engineer.
  • Leading technical documentation development and design control of projects.
  • Leading design exploration and/or improvements.
  • Keeping the overview of documentation and dependencies across R&D product portfolio according to the design control processes.
  • Ensuring that projects are aligned with the NPDL and key stakeholders on critical decisions.
  • Ensuring that all technical aspects of a project including documentations is progressed on time and fulfilling the agreed quality target.
  • Ensuring escalation of project issues to the NPDL and/or set governance.
  • Work together with cross functional product development engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability, build prototypes and conduct proof-of-principle, and pilot-scale manufacturing trials.
  • Handling the day to day work of direct reports.
  • Building a strong team collaboration and is to ensure sufficient competencies within the team that can support the NPDL’s goals and targets.
  • Include specific reference to cross functional work and project-based requirements if appropriate.
  • Ensure abbreviations/acronyms are either not used or clearly explained.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Senior Manager – Research and Development Engineering?

The primary role is to lead technical development of allocated customer projects, remediation projects, or change projects within the R&D Infusion Care business unit, collaborating closely with the NPDL.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) is required, along with experience in the Medical Device Industry or a regulated industry in a Lead Engineering role.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have a proven track record of managing a technical team in a regulated industry, experience with ISO 13485 and design controls, and practical experience in design control and documentation development for class II+ products.

How many direct reports may the Senior Manager oversee?

The role has the potential to manage a team of between 1 to 7 direct reports over time.

What are the travel requirements for this position?

The position may require up to 10% of international travel.

What language skills are required for this role?

Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required, and additional languages are welcomed.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration within this role?

Yes, building strong team collaboration and ensuring sufficient competencies within the team to support the NPDL’s goals and targets is a key responsibility.

What kind of technical skills are important for this position?

Important technical skills include mechanical engineering disciplines such as tolerance analysis, molding, CAD drawings, requirement engineering, and design verification and validation principles.

Are communication skills important for the Senior Manager role?

Yes, excellent technical and non-technical communication skills in English, both written and verbally, are essential for this position.

Does Convatec provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants, ensuring no discrimination based on various factors including race, gender, age, and more.

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Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We're on a journey to forever caring. It’s our promise to giving patients and healthcare providers the support they need as we bring to life our vision of pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We’re focussed on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care and infusion care. Around the world, it's our people who are driving our business with real momentum. Join us, and whatever your role, you’ll be pushed and challenged every day. You’ll be supported too, empowered to share new ideas and drive change where it matters most. The sense of pride is powerful. It’s shared. And knowing what you do really matters will inspire you to deliver your very best.