Based in Crawley and working closely with the Head of R&D, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a multidisciplinary R&D team. Specifically, this role will involve leading the development of new and/or existing products from concept through to launch – ensuring innovative, cost-effective and compliant solutions that meet patient and customer needs are brought to the market. Our R&D team of Engineers, Designers and Technical experts are in the forefront of technology in the ostomy device industry. You will be making a vital contribution to Welland's New Product Development process and transforming patient care through innovation.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of new Ostomy-centric medical devices from early-stage product concepts through to transfer to Operations, in line with the Welland Medical Innovation strategy, QMS procedures and NPD process.Provide SME (subject matter expert) design and technical knowledge input to relevant activities and strategic business decision making.Carry out project activities within a Design Controls framework in accordance with ISO 13485, the MDR and other key Regulations, and relevant Quality systems.Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, to achieve key milestones through a staged product development process utilizing project management principles. Deliver assigned projects in a timely manner, within budget, whilst managing risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed.Consider, manage and mitigate all design and project risk, in accordance with ISO 14971.Evaluation of IP opportunity and risk.Contribute to allocated work-streams within product development projects, meeting project targets and ensuring products meet customer expectations and operational needs.Create and review technical reports and/or design documentation for distribution both within Welland Medical and – where applicable – externally.Adopt a continuous improvement approach, proactively seeking development opportunities to ensure the R&D team has the skills and expertise to deliver business needs.Execute testing and trials in a timely manner, including the development of new test methods where gaps are identified.Ensure continued maintenance and calibration of assigned test and pilot equipment. Create and review work instructions plus risk assessments.Preparation of conceptual prototypes/visualisations, complex CAD assemblies and detailed technical drawings in accordance with BS8888.Provide mentorship for more junior members of the R&D team.The nature of this role will require the individual to deal with a wide range of contacts at different levels of seniority within the organization, ranging from within R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing through to the Operations teams. In addition, the individual will deal with contacts external to the organization – ranging from (but not exclusively limited to) other partner Holdings companies, suppliers, key technical partners and Regulatory bodies.
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