Convatec
Job title:
NPD Engineer
Company
Convatec
Job description
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.comAt Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as an NPD Engineer, and you’ll do the same.You as a NPD Engineer will support the execution of key R&D NPD projects/programs through collaboration with various functional groups from concept through to launch. Execute NPD activities through the full design process from rapid design iteration, usability and prototyping with a focus on design for manufacturability and process.About the role:Key Responsibilities:Participate in discussions to resolve technical / scientific challenges to support new product development of Ostomy Care medical devicesCollaborate across functions to identify practical and theoretical solutions.Support Research and Development project activities within a Design Control Framework in accordance with ISO 13485 & 21CFR820 Quality Systems for Medical Devices.Write technical documents to support Design Control and regulatory submission.Contribute to Risk Management activities and other technical assessments.Identifying & generating new Intellectual Property (IP)Use of 3D models & assembly CAD/CAM software (Solidworks & AutoCad).Support the development of products and rapid design iteration through prototyping and / or other rapid simulation techniques.Generate data to support theories and designs.Provide technical input to support the design control process, including contributing to / authoring design history file (DHF) documentation and material specifications.Contribute to design for manufacturing and design for assembly discussions.Maintain overall expertise by keeping updated on engineering advancements through publications, patents, university / industrial contacts and vendor discussions.Promote and develop good working relationships within a multidisciplinary teamAuthority:Ability to raise PO’sAuthor of technical documentsSkills & Experience:Experience of relevant materials and processes desirable (flexible films/fabrics/injection molded parts/electro-mechanical enclosures & assemblies/bonding techniques etc.)Experience of developing and applying statistical sampling plans during development
projects is desirableDemonstrable industrial experience with knowledge of the application of the design and development and testing of medical devices.Demonstrable experience in an industrial engineering discipline with knowledge of mechanical / design engineering is essential.Experience in a R&D medical devices environment and design control is required.Experience of Process Validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ activities) is desirableProblem solver: Assess situations & conflicts to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.Understand ethical behaviour and business practicesQualifications/Education:Degree in Engineering (or equivalent), preferably Design or Mechanical Engineering.Demonstrated experience in application of CAD packages and Drawing Management
Systems is required: experience of AutoCAD, SolidworksDemonstrated practical hands-on engineering skills to develop prototypes, jigs and
fixturesDimensions: Team This role does not have any direct reportsPrincipal Contacts & Purpose of ContactInternal – Lab and V&V teams for test method development, process development for DFM and user centered design team for VOC and usabilityExternal – minimal interaction with vendors for prototyping where applicableLanguagesSpeaking: Yes EnglishWriting/Reading: Yes EnglishWorking Conditions: This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be on site at CTEC Deeside to develop prototypes and run experiments as and when required.Travel RequirementsPosition may involve travel up to 15% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected. Most trips will include overnight travelOur progress will give you countless opportunities to move forward too. Seek out new challenges, and you’ll find them. Stretch your thinking, and you’ll find new ways to make an impact. And if you embrace the opportunity to drive your own growth, you could go further, and achieve more, than ever before.This is a big step forward.
This is work that’ll move you.#LI-Hybrid#LI-DS4Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvatecA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at .Equal opportunitiesConvatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.Notice to Agency and Search Firm RepresentativesConvatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Already a Convatec employee?If you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View “Convatec Internal Career Site – Find Jobs”. Thank you!
Expected salary
Location
Connah’s Quay, Flintshire
Job date
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:48:14 GMT
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