Overview
In this Principal R&D Engineer role, you will provide technical leadership for new product development, customer projects, and product lifecycle management within Convatec’s Infusion Care R&D. You’ll drive design control, change control, and risk management across a global portfolio, shaping future product strategies and continuous improvement efforts. Working with cross-functional teams, you will influence decisions, mentor colleagues, and stay at the forefront of industry developments. This is a high-visibility opportunity to help build a globally connected R&D hub in Manchester and advance trusted medical solutions.
Pay / Benefits
- Remote working
- Travel up to 10%
Responsibilities
- 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, labeling, and manufacturing processes
- Own and maintain Design History Files (DHFs), 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
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and external partners
- Influence project teams by challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving effective solutions
- Support the development of more efficient and effective R&D processes while promoting best practices across the organisation
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to ensure robust, scalable product designs
- Mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance that helps the wider team achieve shared goals
- Stay at the forefront of industry developments through technical research, publications, patents, supplier engagement, and professional networking
Key requirements
- 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
- leadership
- cross-functional collaboration
- problem-solving
- Design Control
- Design History File (DHF) management
- root cause analysis (RCA)
Principal R&D Engineer employer: ConvaTec
At Convatec, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects in a supportive environment, with access to professional development resources and a commitment to employee growth. Our Deeside location provides a unique blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, ensuring you can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.
