Design Engineer

at  SpiraxSarco Engineering

BENEFITS: ENHANCED CARER/PATERNITY LEAVE, ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY, EAP AND MORE

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow is an industry-leading technology organisation dedicated to engineering fluid management solutions for the life science and process industries. We help our customers supply critical products and services ranging from fresh drinking water and therapeutic medicines to food products and paper. Our solutions help companies become more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to our WMArchitect product range of single-use solutions.
In this role, you will be designing a new range of single-use bioprocessing bags, which will be a core component in the WMArchitect product range. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, and Production to design and support high-quality products. Your role will be vital to ensuring we continue to provide a world-class service that meets the demanding needs of the biopharma and medical device industries.

THIS ROLE WILL FOCUS ON:

• Design and draw state-of-the-art bioprocessing bags and other single-use products and assemblies under the WMArchitect brand using specific software packages.
• Research optimal film materials and bag manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Create technical documentation for products in line with the NPI governance process, including technical files and project design and development records.
• Develop prototypes for testing in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and determine appropriate testing and process validation plans.
• Record and analyze data from product development testing and provide summaries/conclusions to the project team.
• Work with local and global validation teams to ensure products are fully validated according to industry standards.
• Support ongoing quality programs for WMArchitect, including sterility and product testing.
• Create and maintain product part numbers in our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ideally, experience in the design and development of biopharmaceutical processing components and single-use systems.
• Proficiency with design software packages such as CorelDraw or SolidWorks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Effective communication skills, including managing a variety of stakeholders with varied priorities.
  Closing date: 28th-June 2024
  As a growing and ambitious organisation with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.