TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL / LEADERSHIP SKILLS REQUIRED

• Flexible, motivated and passionate about safety, quality and value
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, ability to collaborate with internal/external capabilities, as well as ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business need

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering or
• Time served apprenticeship background as an engineering technician / HNC-level qualification in a relevant field with significant proven experience.

WHAT ARE THE KEY OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTATIONS FROM THIS ROLE?

The Senior Technologist - Device Prototyping role is chiefly responsible for the execution of assigned tasks using laboratory and machine shop equipment and expertise across a range of projects and activities within the Design for Manufacture portfolio to support the delivery of development projects and the delivery of the R&D pipeline. The successful candidate will need to be a strong teammate and have a strong desire to work in a fast paced and diverse environment. An ability to learn new skills and be creative to finding solutions to problems and driving delivery is crucial.

WHAT IS THE DIRECT IMPACT OF THIS ROLE ON THE TEAM OR ORGANIZATION?

This role will utilise knowledge of Design for Manufacture, workshop / workshop equipment and manufacturing methods to assist a team of senior engineers and scientists in prototype manufacture and testing to ensure that can be made to deliver customer requirements, quality and cost criteria.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• To have accountability for the delivery of assigned activities across a portfolio of projects and activities within the Device Prototyping and development portfolio
• To hold workshop / lab expertise in operating the required machinery/testing capabilities (Full training will be given) in order to perform assigned tasks in the required time frames to contribute to the prototyping and testing of new products and technology
• To have the technical understanding of workstreams within the product development plan of a given project in order to deliver the assigned tasks within the required timescales and in line with product launch target dates
• To have awareness of standard methodologies and compliance using technical knowledge and broad scientific principles to ensure effective delivery of an appropriate given task
• To assist and work closely with the more senior engineers and scientists within the team with a focus on upskilling, personal breadth and depth of technical knowledge in skills, new technologies and device systems.