Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Life Cycle professional to lead our Manufacturing and Engineering initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process development, technical training, validation, and continuous monitoring of manufacturing performance. They will provide leadership on the transfer of new products and changes to existing products, ensuring successful transition to manufacturing using design for manufacturability concepts.
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing equipment and/or process improvements that enhance efficiency, product yield, and equipment reliability.
Additionally, they will oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment to support the assembly of new products.
About This Role:
* Manage and develop a portfolio of projects within the TLCME team.
* Collaborate with R&D to provide technical expertise for the production of acute ischaemic stroke devices.
* Liaise with contract manufacturing organisations to ensure product builds, quality issue resolution, process development, technical training, validation, and continuous monitoring of manufacturing performance meet expectations.
* Represent Supply Chain on strategic new projects, including breakthrough manufacturing technologies.
Requirements:
* Mechanical or biomedical engineering degree or equivalent.
* Proven experience within a GMP regulated Medical Device Industry.
* Project Management experience or core team member as part of a project team.
* Expertise in special processes, such as catheter assembly, polymer processing (compounding, extrusion, fusing), metal processing (machining, laser cutting, polishing), welding, equipment & tool design.
* Leadership experience managing a team of engineers.