Production Compliance Engineer in Oxford

Oxford Nanopore Technologies aims to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information-rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our engineering team as a Production Compliance Engineer to support compliance activities of new product releases and manage the current product catalogue. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about new technology.

The Details...

Reporting to the Associate Director of Production Engineering, you'll work with executive management and third-party consultants to manage regulatory compliance files and documentation to ensure Nanopore products meet required standards. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Producing/managing product technical files
• Global market access activities
• Design change assessments
• Supporting new product releases

You will be the first contact for Engineering on all areas relating to compliance. This is an opportunity to own the process and area, with the flexibility of introducing/managing the compliance process.

Other duties include:

• Lead representative for design change assessment projects
• Produce, manage and maintain regulatory documentation
• Provide technical and regulatory requirements to the design and development process
• Managing global market access activities for new and existing products
• Monitor and manage changes in regulations, directives and standards
• Lease and organise third-party testing and consultants
• Knowledge sharing and support of market and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For...

We'll expect you to have a degree in mechanical engineering or a similar subject, with a background working in a highly regulated industry such as medical or aerospace. Relevant working experience in a regulatory or compliance-based role is a must, with tangible experience in producing/maintaining product technical files, risk assessments and GMA. Alongside a technical background, you’ll be a strong communicator, with excellent writing skills enabling you to share knowledge of the field. You'll also be proficient in Microsoft Applications including Project, Excel and Visio.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively with others from multi-disciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, high-tech industry in a fast-paced working environment on exciting projects where you can make an impact. We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary.

If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!