Engineering Technical Lead

Our client operates in the Medical Devices space and focuses on the design, development, and manufacturing of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices and wearable biosensors. They are currently looking for a Technical Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is based in Livingston.

As Technical Lead, you will bring hands-on engineering technical expertise to the company, helping to deliver effective engineering solutions for customers, from concept through to commercialisation. You will have responsibility for a number of customer projects, acting as a primary liaison between clients and our in-house team. Responsible for a small team of engineers, you will provide technical direction and guidance on projects under development. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues to achieve customer outcomes.

Essentially, you will own all aspects of the project ensuring sound technical and manufacturability solutions are developed and implemented and that the product or service meets our clients’ expectations.

• Managing several client projects simultaneously
• Representing the company as a primary client contact
• Owning the design and development process for allocated projects, ensuring that all quality and regulatory procedures are adhered to
• Designing and developing solutions to complex challenges
• Interpreting customer requirements and generating technical specifications and associated documents to achieve product realisation
• Authoring, overseeing, and executing protocols
• Working with technicians to produce product and process technical documents to successfully introduce new products into manufacturing
• Establishing manufacturing processes that deliver quality products cost-effectively
• Process flow development with key attention to effect on capacity and costs
• Communicating effectively with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Managing a small team of engineers, directing and supporting other colleagues as required

• A minimum of degree level qualification in a relevant technical/engineering subject (consideration will be given to candidates without qualification where substantial related experience is demonstrated)
• Significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Competent in the use of modern manufacturing equipment (e.g. lasers, liquid dispensing, robotics) and metrology equipment (e.g. CMM, contact angle, Instron Force Testing)
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) methodology
• Knowledgeable in the use of 2D and 3D CAD software such as Draftsight and Solidworks
• Competent to perform statistical analysis on data using tools such as Minitab
• Competent in the use of MS Project or similar planning software
• Understanding of current manufacturing methods including rapid prototyping
• Understanding of process takt time, manufacture flow modelling, and part costing
• Excellent time management skills, with a track record of successful management of multiple projects to tight timescales
• Experienced with Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Effective people manager, able to develop your team

• An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GmP) and Quality Management Systems
• Experience of working to ISO13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 regulations
• Familiarity with product and process validation
• Exposure to microfluidics within point of care diagnostics
• Black belt qualification in six sigma/process excellence

Apply above or reach out to me at ak@kleboejardine.com for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.