This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will lead a team of engineeers in design, development and implementation of equipment that shape our technology landscape and and play a crucial role in driving process improvements to ensure the plant operates efficiently.
Duties and responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
* Identify and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge
* Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and innovation
Project Management
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to ensure timely completion
* Manage the department overhead and project costs. This will include capital expenditures and operational expenses
* Coordinate with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to ensure project success
Team Management
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the regulated environment
* Coordinate engineering team in planning and executing complex project activities with accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency through best-in-class engineering practices
* Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills
Education and experience required:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role, preferably in the medical device industry
* Thorough, up to date knowledge of multiple disciplines required
Key skills required:
* Extensive knowledge of broad range of automated manufacturing processes, technical systems and processes within a pharma environment
* Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
* Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing the work of external contractors
* Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS Office (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad (preferred)
* Excellent interpersonal & team skills
What Vantive can offer to you:
* A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
* A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
* Recognition and reward for outstanding performance