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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Design Control and management of Design History Files, with a strong focus on leading product development and change control projects in highly regulated life sciences environments. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive effective solutions through technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Design Control ManagementChange Control ProjectsRoot Cause AnalysisCAD Software (SolidWorks)ISO 13485 Compliance
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Hard Skills
Design ControlRisk ManagementProduct DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyContinuous Improvement5 Whys MethodologyFMEA
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationMentoringCollaborationInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksDesign History FilesRegulatory AffairsTechnical ResearchData-Driven Decision Making
Industry Keywords
Medical DevicesDrug Delivery SystemsPharmaceutical ProductsISO 14971FDA 21 CFR Part 820
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership for new product development, customer projects, and product lifecycle management activities
- Lead design and development activities in accordance with Design Control and regulatory requirements
- Drive change control projects across existing products, components, materials, packaging, labelling, and manufacturing processes
- Own and maintain Design History Files, risk management documentation, and Design Control records
- Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis activities, CAPAs, and non-conformance assessments
- Make data-driven recommendations and provide clear technical direction for complex engineering challenges
- Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and external partners
- Influence project teams by challenging assumptions, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving effective solutions
- Support development of more efficient and effective R&D processes and promote best practices
- Apply Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles to create robust, scalable product designs
- Mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance
- Stay current with industry developments through technical research, publications, patents, supplier engagement, and professional networking
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience in medical devices, drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical products, or another highly regulated life sciences environment
- Strong expertise in Design Control and management of Design History Files (DHFs)
- Proven experience leading product development and change control projects
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions, assess risk, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision
- Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and leading technical discussions
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause investigation skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience using CAD software, particularly SolidWorks
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements
- Experience with RCA methodologies including 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams, and FMEA
- Project management experience
- Experience improving engineering or development processes through simplification, efficiency, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, Medical Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time, mostly within Europe, with overseas travel expected
- Ability to work with flexibility across the working day when collaborating with non-UK-based colleagues
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote working with occasional onsite work at Deeside’s Global Development Centre
- Travel opportunities, including overseas travel
- Opportunity to influence product strategy and new product development
- Mentoring and technical guidance opportunities
- Collaboration with cross-functional and global teams
- Professional networking, technical research, publications, and patent involvement