Research & Development Department Manager

at  Safeguard Medical International

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing and coaching the Simulation Research & Development Team to create all sustainment and continuous improvement tooling required by the business to produce all simulation products. The individual will have expertise in required prototyping, moulding, sculpting and manufacturing process designs. The individual will be responsible for acting as project lead on all simulation new product introductions, as well as provide leadership to the department They will work with the wider Safeguard Medical group to pitch, design, and implement new products that align with the company catalogue, goals and objectives. They will manage all product process changes ensuring they are thoroughly tested. They will act as support for issues manufacturing within production, advising on repairs, customer complaints and using composite material knowledge to find solutions to defects. Job holder to promote and adhere to the company values of quality and compliance with current legislation.
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical knowledge and understanding of the medical industry.
• Computer literate & experienced in Microsoft Office applications.
• Degree Qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Relevant NVQ or industrial / professional qualification considered.
• Experience with composite materials, moulding, process designs, sculpting and documentation.
• First Aid Qualification preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD/design software, such as Fusion 360 from Autodesk and Solidworks, or similar 3D printing would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of human anatomy preferred

Please refer the Job description for details