View 37 Senior (over 30k) Engineering jobs on the Polytec Personnel website en-gb Copyright: (C) Polytec Personnel 180 Our client is seeking an IT Systems Security Consultant. You will be required to provide Information Security support and advice to a range of technical projects. Conversance with HMG / CESG Infosec standards, JSP 440 / JSP 480, MPS / SPF, DIAN and ISO27000 series are essential. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrable experience in the performance of Security Risk Assessments using HMG IAS 1, system accreditation process, and the production of RMADS and CoCos. The successful candidate is required to be a strong team player and have excellent communications skills.SKILL AREA MANDATORY SKILL REQUIREMENTS DESIRABLE SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Hardware Software Tools and Methodologies JSP 440, JSP 480, ISO27000 seriesSystems accreditation, MPS / SPF, CoCo, CAPS. Penetration Testing Markets include, MoD, Government. Public Sector, Commercial.Other skills will include CLAS accreditation, CISSP. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/it_systems_security_consultant_23029.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:01:07 GMT Our client is looking for an individual who wants to use their technical and commercial consulting experience in working with public and private sector organisations, principally addressing our clients' needs in technology strategy and performance. The purpose of the job is to sell and lead significant projects in the Strategy and Business Improvement Campaign, where the client works with their customers to improve their strategy and management of technology. Senior Consultants are expected to participate in all aspects of the Division's work, which includes: * Creating awareness of our business * Developing new relationships with prospective clients through active leads generation* Managing and growing existing relationships * Proposal preparation * Project management * Delivering professional services assignments * Developing new offerings and providing 'thought leadership'Senior Consultants are expected to be equally active in selling and delivering work. The business is primarily in the UK, Northern Europe and the USA so some international travel is expected. The consulting work covered by the Division includes:* Technology strategy and implementation * Innovation management * Market strategy * RandD process improvement * Business performance improvement * Technology/partner search and selection Specific responsibilities Senior Consultants work on client assignments in multidisciplinary project teams, often on more than one project and in different team roles. High quality work is essential from every team member. You will be expected to generate new business and also act as a project manager. Project managers are responsible for agreeing the focus and scope of the programmes and preparing and issuing proposals. After managing a successful proposal, you will manage the resulting project for the client. You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the resources (people, time and budget) to ensure that the client's specification and our quality standards are met within the terms and conditions of the contract. The philosophy is to work closely with our clients throughout all projects. Accordingly, the right candidate will be comfortable in a high profile role; managing clients/people at a senior level (e.g. board level and/or senior divisional level in large multinationals). Some of the consulting projects are short duration, rapid assignments carried out by a small team. In such projects it is quite usual for the project manager to undertake a significant part of the professional services work as well. Minimum requirements You should have a good degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, along with a suitable post graduate qualification. Strong commercial experience coupled to an analytical approach is essential. Experience gained in a consultancy is a must, together with a proven track record of consultancy sales and project delivery. We are looking for people who:* Have the ability to work across a number of disciplines * Are self starters * Have excellent interpersonal skills * Are driven, enthusiastic and dedicated to deliver the highest quality work to clients * Have an excellent academic background An understanding of the strategic, organisational, technical and commercial issues facing organisations (public and private sector) in the life science and healthcare sector is essential and you should be capable of providing insights into the dynamics and challenges that these organisations face. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant_-_technology_and_performance_23027.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:01:07 GMT Working in a highly creative, technical environment, you will have a leading role in contributing to solutions on a wide variety of challenging projects, from the initial concept and analytical stages through to prototype delivery and manufacturing introduction.To be successful, you will have an excellent understanding of science and engineering principles as applied to product development. You will be able to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams working in a wide range of technical disciplines, and be able to deliver demanding projects to high quality, on time and on budget. You must be self-motivated, comfortable with presenting your work and ideas to clients and very adaptable.You will ideally have:- - 1st or 2:1 from a leading university in Physics or complementary engineering discipline- Strong creativity coupled with an analytical and enquiring mind- Excellent communication skills- Preferably some experience in one of our principal industry sectors, gained either in industry or in a consultancy, but our main driver is enthusiasm and abilityThe role:-- Take a core role in product development teams, including concept creation, proof of principle, detailed design, test and transfer to production- You should be comfortable with contributing to those aspects of projects which cover the analytical, creative and development aspects of mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, control engineering, structures and design for manufacture- You must be comfortable working in a flexible and technically demanding commercial environment where client needs are paramount to the success of the business- You will be keen to develop your career to take on more project management and business development responsibilities over time http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/physicist_product_development_engineer_23018.html Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:01:08 GMT Main purpose of the jobThe primary role is to apply commercial and technical value in the management of projects concerned with market and product positioning on behalf of healthcare companies, including medical devices, diagnostics and services as well as pharmaceutics. The secondary role is to apply such skills to clients outside of the healthcare arena. Type of work undertaken by the groupThere are 3 key elements of work conducted by the group, summarized below:- * Identifying market opportunities for novel technologies and first in class products* Strengthening client portfolios by techniques allowing decision support on product, technology and company acquisition * Advising on product launch and market expansion strategies The distinctive feature the client brings to their consulting work is the combination of industry understanding, market knowledge, relevant in-depth technical expertise as well as proven consulting tools and methodologies. The consulting activities are centred primarily in the USA and Northern Europe. Although most of the work is based in the Cambridge office the ability to travel to client sites is important. Specific responsibilities You will be taking the lead role in planning, proposal generation, liaison with clients and project management of teams. You will also make a significant contribution to the delivery of consultancy projects, often working on more than one concurrently. To achieve this, you will be expected to: * Lead meetings with clients, give presentations and communicate ideas and concepts to all disciplines * Support the activities of senior consultants in sales meetings, writing sales presentations, project proposals and planning projects * Consistently produce excellent work, develop your area of expertise and be sought out for advice in this area within the company* Take a role in developing new consulting offerings in the companyMinimum requirements To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have an excellent first degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, although preferentially in a biological science or bioengineering. A higher degree or MBA would be an advantage. You should also have experience in and a good knowledge of the healthcare industry in a product management, business development or project management role. Experience of consultancy would also be an advantage. You will have a track record of delivering challenging projects against tight time and budget constraints. You will have a proven ability to lead teams, present and have the ability to analyse and communicate commercial and technical recommendations both within the project team and to clients. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/consultant_-_healthcare_market_strategy_23007.html Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:01:07 GMT This is a career opportunity in a rapidly expanding business for a sales and marketing professional with experience in the photonics industry. The position reports directly to the general manager.Main Duties and Responsibilities:- Manage sales and marketing of all products to the UK and Ireland- Develop relationships with existing customers and maximise revenue potential- Identify and approach potential customers and convert enquiries from prospects into sales- Formulate and implement strategic sales and marketing plans for UK manufactured products world-wide- Collaborate with customers and provide market insight into new product development and strategy- Responsible for managing the sales and technical support team - Coordinate trade show representation and set ups- Provide timely and reliable management information Required - A higher education qualification in physics or an engineering discipline- Sales and marketing experience within the photonics industry- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with internal and external customers- Computer literacy Desirable - Business qualification or higher degree- Understanding of academic customer base and applications in photonics http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/sales_and_marketing_manager_23002.html Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:01:06 GMT Our client is looking for an accomplished Quality Engineer to grow a strong quality culture in a dynamic global company. The ideal candidate must have good communication skills and a deep understanding of quality and how it pertains to the photonics and biosciences market segments. Responsibilities:- Manage and mentor a team of production engineers and quality assurance personnel- Interact with RandD team to ensure best practices on introduction of new product into the value stream- Continuously improve products and processes internally as well as evaluating and aiding external vendors- Interface with customers to ensure compliance and resolution of any reported issues- Strong ability to evaluate products and processes with Six Sigma and Lean practices- Analyzes root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner- Participates in cross-functional team efforts to improve products and processes- Administers Corrective/Preventative Action, and Internal Audit Systems- Reviews practices, procedures and processes seeking avenues to improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce risk to product quality- Leads development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of quality system(s) and processes that ensure that product and process changes are implemented in a correct and timely manner- Identifies and monitors quality metrics and goals to drive quality improvement efforts Critical skills, knowledge and abilities:- Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art quality systems including Six-Sigma- In-depth knowledge of quality metrics, ISO standards, and processes - Strong knowledge of motion control mechanics and familiarity with the associated electronics- Knowledge and understanding of the business processes and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, and on-time delivery- Ability to lead a team and coordinate resources to meet quality metrics- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and/or suppliers globally- Ability to read and understand mechanical production drawings- Familiar with general machining practices and methodologies.- Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: MS Office, Axapta and Solidworks.Qualifications:- 5-10+ years experience in a related industry- BS or MS degree; Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related science degree- Proven track record of successful implementation and maintenance of an ISO system- Six-Sigma Black belt certification http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/quality_engineer_23001.html Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:01:07 GMT Job Purpose:To work towards delivery and subsequently maintain a widely-applicable database application for storing and analysing tests results within the company, comprising commercial- and open-source technologies.To stay abreast of developments in the field, and therefore ensure the most fitting solutions to the end users.To help others utilise the system, and to enhance it where appropriate.Key Responsibilities:- Gather, triage, prioritise and marshal requirements, so that development is best suited to the needs of the business- To identify optimal solutions that address the several of the seemingly-disparate and competing requirements- To contribute to the technical direction and influence the software and system architecture- Implement processes for usability, security, disaster recovery, etc.Person Specification: Required:- Proven record of software developmentKeen to develop for:- protocol stacks- databases- web-based applications- text handling applications (parsers, regexps, etc)- Analysis applications- Enthusiastic, well motivated and productive, and able to produce high-quality, maintainable software that satisfies requirements- Ability to identify and assess new technologies and evaluate their applicability- Ability to gather, triage and prioritize requirements- Ability to plan and schedule work- Operates without supervision in a complex environment- Good analytical and problem solving abilitiesUnderstanding of key technologies in applications, including: - SQL (Microsoft, MySQL, Oracle)- OLAP- PHP or a .net language- Apache, IIS or similar- HTTP- HTML / CSS- JavaScript- Perforce / Source Code Management systems- Tcl- Good understanding of web-based application architectures- Good knowledge of software development methodologiesDesired:- C#- Java - Project Management qualification- C/C++ - Ability to drive and test protocol stacks on embedded systems http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/database_applications_engineer_22997.html Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:01:07 GMT Our client is seeking to recruit a Senior Scientist, Test. Your role will be to develop and improve device testing process to maximise yield and throughput whilst enhancing data quality. Devise and implement device characterisation methods to better support internal and external customers. Ensure equipment calibration and traceability of light measurement equipment. Liaise with internal customers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely and effective manner. You will manage routine testing of devices to achieve maximum efficiency from existing resources and equipment.Manage calibration and traceability of equipment. Drive the enhancement of test capability through improvement of test reliability and accuracy and the development and implementation of new test methods.Effectively troubleshoot issues / liaise with internal customers, analyse and interpret device results and present outcome to customers as require.You will line management of small team of Technical Assistants and Operators.On a daily basis ensure that the staff and equipment resources are best utilised to meet company objectives and ensure traceable calibration of equipment used for electrical and optical measurement equipment and reporting of results.You will manage process improvement and yield monitoring of POLED device assembly and testing as well as troubleshoot and resolve problems raised by internal customers. Perform analysis of problems and implement corrective actions.You will support the development of non standard testing as requested.Heath and Safety – ensure risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures are completed and adhered too. Ensure adequate training is given.Ensure equipment upkeep and development of new test equipment, in collaboration with project teams devise and implement suitable test methods.Essential skills:A self motivated individual with good leadership and communication skills. You will preferably have a PhD (or a degree with equivalent experience) in a related discipline such as Electronics / Optoelectronics / Physics / Optics and significant experience in an industrial environment. You will also have a working knowledge of optical / light measurement or device analysis. Attention to detail with a track record of process improving (troubleshooting, efficiency improvement). Desirable• Ideally experience in OLED/display characterisation.• Ideally experience in line management. • Ideally experience in statistical analysis and programming. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_scientist_-_test_22994.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:01:06 GMT Our client is seeking a Senior Customer Support Engineer, reporting to the Senior Engineer Manager, to provide specialist customer support to the field base of high end machines worldwide.Principal Responsibilities: 1. To deliver effective on-site specialist technical support of clients products in the field service2. To carry out routine maintenance and upgrades of client’s products3. To install products and where required deliver customer training and machine minding4. To carry out machine audits and prepare reports on findings5. To carry out site-surveys and prepare reports on information gained6. To offer show support of products where necessary7. To report machine issues and newly encountered problems to the Technical Liaison Engineer as they ariseContact with others:1. Customers, Partners and Distributors2. Customer Support Team3. RandD and Production StaffKnowledge and Experience:1. Substantial experience in a field service engineering role in an international business2. HND/First Degree level or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical/Controls engineering3. IT skills – Microsoft Office suite, Lotus NotesCompetencies: 1.1 Deciding and Initiating Action2.1 Working with People3.1 Relating and Networking4.2 Applying Expertise and Technology5.1 Learning and Researching6.2 Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 6.3 Following instructions and procedures7.2 Coping with Pressures and Setbacks8.1 Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_customer_support_engineer_22962.html Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:01:07 GMT Our clients are looking to recruit an international business development manager. You will work primarily with Distributors, Customer Services and Internal Sales, Customers, Marketing Communications team and the Development Engineering team and be responsible for meeting specified Distributor Sales Targets in the Export Markets.JOB PURPOSEInitial focus will be on establishing new distribution network(s) for “a new” product range across Europe and the rest of the World (excluding USA). Thereafter, to achieve the agreed sales revenue targets and margins in the allocated territories by recruiting, training, motivating and managing the new and existing distributors. The role will also require market development, working with customers and end-users to identify and develop product and technology opportunities. To pro-actively manage the DAQ product Roadmap and act as the Product Manager for these products.MAIN DUTIES and OUTCOMES:Distributor Management (circa 75% of available time)- Identify, recruit, train, drive and support distributors who are capable of achieving their business objectives and agreed income targets for the allocated territories for the data logging product ranges. Maximise the company’s gross profit margin by controlling discounts within agreed limits.- Be the principal point of contact for technical and commercial enquiries from allocated distributors and end customers. Maintain regular contact with the distributors via visits, phone, e-mail and potentially via internet-based Skype. Provide distributors and end customers with a prompt and effective telephone or written response to their enquiries.- Implement the agreed systems for monitoring the activity and performance of distributors.- Visit the export territories on a regular basis for the purpose of evaluation of distributors/agents; and ensuring that they are motivated to sell our products and receive all necessary training/information/technical support. If a distributor/agent does not perform satisfactorily, a suitable alternative will be located, appointed, targeted and supported.- Effectively and efficiently position and implement the company’s pricing, distribution and product strategies with distributors.- Support the distributors with regards to marketing activities and promotions of our products including exhibition attendance, sponsorship and marketing materials.- Provide monthly reports on distributor activity and sales, to include timely forecasts.- Contribute to the annual and quarterly export sales revenue budget, promotional budget and travel budget for allocated territoriesProduct Management (circa 25% of available time)- Be responsible for the product management of their product range, managing these products through the product lifecycle. This will include gathering and prioritising customer requirements, contributing to the definition of products, and implementing and owning the product roadmap.- Work closely with the Development Department to ensure customer demand is met with product design and that profit is achieved as a result.- Agree an integrated marketing communications strategy with Marketing and ensure successful campaign implementation.- Provide market feedback on competitor activity and current and future customer requirements.- Proactively communicate with senior management on the business and technical performance of the products.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSEducation: Degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific disciplineExperience: Commercial experience in a scientific or technical instrumentation business, supporting distributors/suppliers (preferably International) and providing demos and training, and attending exhibitions. Professional selling skills and ability to demonstrate consistent success in the contribution to, or direct achievement of, sales targets. A track record in defining and launching successful new products.Knowledge: All elements of “selling” via distributors including a good understanding of the practices, codes, cultures and terms of international business. Knowledge of process and / or testing instrumentation or monitoring and medical instrumentation and the technologies that underpin them is important, as well as awareness of developing technologies. Experience of using computerised CRM systems and commercial systems.Skills: Communication skills (oral, written and listening of equal importance), negotiation skills, ability to present, demonstrate, instruct and train others. The ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority would be an advantage. Administration skills and the ability to prioritise workload and potentially conflicting demands. PC Literacy (Microsoft Office). Valid Driving Licence and valid passport required.Personal Qualities: Proactive, confident, tenacious and enthusiastic. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/international_business_development_manager_22933.html Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:01:07 GMT Our client is looking to recruit a Lead Automation Engineer on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for supporting and developing elements of the Manufacturing Automation systems in use at our client’s site in line with current best practice. Provision of control and instrumentation expertise in support of projects on the site Role Dimensions:• Reports to the Principal Automation Engineer• Member of Operations Automation Team (4 staff team)• To work at all times in line with current EHS legislation and our client’s own policies and procedures to maintain own, team and public safety.• To support the manufacturing automation systems to ensure reliability and robustness of operation and to identify, develop and implement automation changes to support Manufacturing• Will be part of a cross functional team to execute automation/IT based capital projects.• Required to liaise with Maintenance, Production, Capital Projects and scientific personnel.Key Responsibilities:• Work within standards and operational policies/procedures for the Automation group/systems on site • Develop Automation policies and Standard Operating Procedures as required • Ensure all work executed is carried out in compliance with current legislation and policy • Support the existing Automation systems to ensure that production targets (volumes, compliance, OEE etc) are met • Identify, develop and implement approved automation changes to support Manufacturing operations • Support the implementation of the site Automation Strategy • Keep up to date on current trends and technologies and ensure the appropriate solutions are utilised to maximise business benefits • Participate in various Automation capital projects (in line with the Automation Strategy) to deliver on plan and budgetScope/ImpactWork is not supervised directly but reviewed against agreed plans and results. Once aim is established you will proceed under your own direction. This plays a key or lead role in project teams.Recognised as a key technical resource within own function and sometimes outside. Will run several smaller projects or take part in larger ones. Effective input will result in their segment of a project being delivered on time and to cost. RelationshipsThis role will chiefly support the MTS, Manufacturing, Capital Projects, Maintenance and IT groups on site. The role holder will be able to:• Communicate clearly, interpreting and explaining complex technical material / subjects to non-technical or non-expert audiences. • Adopt a highly supportive and flexible approach to meet the needs to a variety of tasks, skill levels and backgrounds of the individuals with whom s/he will interact. • Act as a role model to others• Must have:• Automation/Process Engineering qualification (Degree/HNC) or equivalent• A demonstrable track record of delivering excellent results and projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry or similar heavily regulated manufacturing environment.• Experience of design, installation and project management of Automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS etc).• Experience of operation and support of installed Automation Systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS etc).• Working knowledge of cGMP and GAMP.• Experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley FactoryTalk and ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs• Field Instrumentation experience (configuring, troubleshooting, etc)• Electrical drive experience (e.g. setting up of VSD's)• Instrumentation, Electrical or electronic apprenticeship• Hazardous area equipment experience - selection, maintenance Desirable: • Working knowledge of Annex 11 and 21 CFR pt11• Working knowledge of general laboratory equipment and systems• Working knowledge of Pilot Plant equipment and operations Key Competencies • Communicating - Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels, standing up for own viewpoint in a way that is acceptable to those they work with.• Team player - Fits in with the team, develops effective and supportive relationships with colleagues by showing them consideration and creating a sense of team spirit.• Problem solving - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/lead_automation_engineer_22931.html Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:01:07 GMT Our client is seeking to recruit a Computer Systems Validation Engineer, Automation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for supporting and developing the validated state of the Automation systems in use at our client’s site in line with current best practice. Provision of Computer System Validation expertise in support of existing system and new projects on site will be required. Role Dimensions• Reports to the Principal Automation Engineer• Member of Automation Team (4 to 5 member staff team)• To work at all times in line with current EHS legislation and our client’s own policies and procedures to maintain own, team and public safety• To support the manufacturing automation systems to ensure reliability and robustness of operation and to identify, develop and implement automation changes to support Manufacturing• Will be part of a cross functional team to support automation/IT based capital projects• Support internal and external Quality Audits Key Responsibilities• Work within and develop standards and operational policies/procedures for the Automation group/systems on site• Contribute to Automation policies and Standard Operating Procedures as required• Produce validation documents to support Automation activities• Ensure all automation work executed is carried out in compliance with current legislation and policy• Identify, develop and implement approved automation changes to support Manufacturing operations• Keep up to date on cGMP trends and practices to ensure that appropriate solutions are utilised to maximise business benefits• Participate in various Automation capital projects (in line with the Automation Strategy) to deliver on plan and budgetRelationshipsThis role will chiefly support the QA and Validation departments and work with MTS, Manufacturing, Capital Projects, Maintenance and IT groups on site. The role holder will be able to:• Understand automation validation, technology and issues.• Communicate clearly, interpreting and explaining complex technical material / subjects to non-technical or non-expert audiences.• Adopt a highly supportive and flexible approach to meet the needs to a variety of tasks, skill levels and backgrounds of the individuals with whom s/he will interact. Scope and ImpactYou will participate in activities that will have a positive impact on achieving team, departmental and organisational goals. Appropriate completion of projects will result in effective and safe achievement of business goals and ideas for improvement should result in savings for the organisation.You must have:• Automation / IT / Process Engineering qualification (Degree/HNC).• Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or similar heavily regulated manufacturing environment.• Previous experience in a similar role.• Working knowledge of cGMP, Annex 11, 21 CFR pt 11 and GAMP 5.• Experience of design, installation and support of Automation systems - PLC, SCADA and DCS.• Project and system operation experience. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/computer_systems_validation_engineer_-_automation_22930.html Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:01:08 GMT Our client is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer.Main purpose of the jobAs a Principal Engineer you will provide a significant contribution to major development projects in a technical lead or project management role. The position will involve working within multi-disciplinary teams of highly talented people to develop world-leading medical products for our clients around the globe.Type of work undertaken by the groupThe Medical Technology Division undertakes the development of innovative medical devices and equipment from concept to prototype manufacture, often incorporating considerable technical challenges. The Division's activities fall into three focus areas:Surgical and Interventional ProductsMedical Diagnostics and Instrumentation Drug Delivery DevicesThe client combines highly creative lateral thinking with excellent technical skills and a broad base of industry experience to form a powerful development team. The work ranges from undertaking complete product developments from concept to market, to providing consulting services for clients on their technology, strategy or development processes.Examples of project work include:Development of a thermography system to diagnose vulnerable plaque in coronary arteriesDesign of an electrosurgical handset for arthroscopic tissue removalA real time progress monitoring system for kidney dialysis via differential conductivity measurementThe division undertakes both client funded and internally funded projects.Specific responsibilities As a Principal Engineer, you will take a leading role in a multi-disciplinary team of Technicians, Engineers, Consultants and Designers. You will be involved in organising the mechanical, electronic and software engineering design effort to meet the requirements of the projects as well as providing creative solutions to problems. You will have commercial experience and awareness and with regard to technical issues, you will act as the first point of contact for both clients and other Engineers on projects. Your role will include using your strong technical expertise to liaise with clients to understand their technical needs and prepare proposals which capture these requirements.You will be involved with hands-on product development and design of complex electro-mechanical systems. Your strong creative and technical skills should allow you to make a significant contribution to development projects and to participate in consultancy work within client companies. Your specific responsibilities are likely to include:Leading multidisciplinary teams of Technologists/Engineers to develop and evaluate high integrity complex systems for medical devices Leading the definition and analysis of technical solutions to multifaceted problemsWorking closely with Engineers and Technicians to implement design solutions Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentationPreparing technical programmes of workPresenting findings to internal and external clientsMinimum requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role you should have: An excellent Mechanical Engineering degree A demonstrable passion for engineeringSignificant post graduate relevant industrial experience Strong technical skills, with key strengths in engineering analysis and practical application of engineering principlesIn addition, any experience of the following will be beneficial: A working knowledge of medical device development processes compliant with ISO13485 and Quality System RegulationApplication of Systems Engineering including the generation of specifications and documentation An ability to apply simulation tools such as Matlab / Simulink to model complex problems and solutions Experience in the use of CAD (Pro/E or SolidWorks preferable) You will have excellent team working skills and the ability and enthusiasm to mentor less experienced staff. You will also have strong communication and task management skills. A proven ability to manage a team of Engineers and Technicians is highly desirable as is an appreciation of risk management tools used in product development. REF 22891 http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/principal_mechanical_engineer_22891.html Thu, 27 May 2010 16:01:07 GMT The client design and manufacture high end precision micro joining products and systems for a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, telecoms and mass manufacturing.The range of products range from standalone joining products to fully automated manufacturing systems employing robotic and vision systems.They are seeking a dynamic mechanical engineer with the ability to design mechanisms and semi automatic equipment using AutoCAD inventor. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/mechanical_design_engineer_22888.html Thu, 27 May 2010 11:01:06 GMT The role will be working in the operations department and the client is seeking applicants with experience of delivering maximum product availability, while maintaining cost effectiveness in the supply chain. You will negotiate contracts, review supplier agreements, source new partners and ensure best value. You will be responsible for supplier quality management by developing a vendor rating system, making improvements to poor performing suppliers and the new supplier/ new product approval process. You will have a strong Quality/Sourcing Engineering background with over 7 years experience (in sourcing and within a technical industry), good communication skills, SAP/MRP etc. Qualifications and Functional Experience required:HND or equivalent in technical discipline.A minimum of 5 years demonstrable functional sourcing experience with extensive supplier quality in a technical, medium/high production environment.Desirable skills and experience: BSc/ BEng level qualification, Professional qualification such as CIPS etc. Experience of integrated systems (mechanical, electrical, electronic).Food Industry Experience.Skills, Knowledge, Experience required:Track record of driving change management initiatives and driving quality culture creation. Proven Self Starter able to counter resistance and deliver. Able to work independently, with own team and as a member of business management team. IT literate with experience of standard MS Office tools.Desirable: Experience with inspection systems (X-Ray a bonus)ISO9002/ISO9001 accreditation delivery.HACCP/GMP/Pharma Industry accreditation experience. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/sourcing_supplier_quality_lead_22874.html Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:01:15 GMT The Role- You will be required to undertake a system and detail design role in the development of high reliability products and mechanisms in medical device and technology development- You will be required to use your creativity and enthusiasm to generate mechanical solutions- You will have responsibility for part or all of the mechanical detailing on projects. This work includes generating and developing ideas into product concepts, prototypes, detailed designs and production drawings. - Project durations may vary from a few weeks to a few years. Essential requirements- A good degree in a mechanical engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering, engineering design, engineering with industrial design or similar. A further qualification in engineering, industrial design, or user-centred design would be an advantage- High level of proficiency in 3D CAD systems; preferably Pro-Engineer, possibly SolidWorks- Substantial, demonstrable experience in product design; from concept, through to detail design, to scale up and volume manufacturing- Sound mechanical knowledge and experience of both mechanism layout, and part and assembly drawing issue and revision management- Track record of addressing issues, generating ideas and developing solutions- Intuitive understanding of risk assessment; an ability to spot problems in designs and/or specifications - Practical skills in testing prototypes and identifying causes of poor design performance. Desired skills- Understanding of plastic moulded part design (particularly high volume) and design-for-assembly- Understanding of other manufacturing methods such as metal pressing, die casting, grinding, machining- Understanding of quality control requirements (including metrology) http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/design_engineer_22840.html Wed, 12 May 2010 15:01:07 GMT Our client is a world leading network independent supplier of radio systems and they have a vacancy for Head of System Quality and Test. Reporting to the Development Director, this important new role will bring together, enhance, and extend existing quality control functions and to continuously improve product quality by broadening, intensifying and deepening the degree of automation. A major focus will be to drive root-cause-analysis efforts and employ rigorous analysis of existing development, manufacturing and repair data to identify and drive cost-effective improvements. Description of Job: The role is tasked with the creation and line-management of the System Quality and Test function as a centre-of-excellence within their Development organisation. The main responsibilities and tasks are:• Re-organisation and effective management of existing multi-disciplinary test teams • Systematising collection and analysis of quality control data across Development • Scaling-up automated software, mechanical and audio testing in Development• Structuring and coordinating our client’s trials of new products and customer field trials to ensure timely feedback into product Development• Creation of new quality controls: • Fit-for-purpose testing — based on end-user use-cases • Accelerated life and stress testing• Driving root-cause analyses of defects found during Development, Manufacturing, supply-chain and Customer testingTechnical skills and experience:Essential — Candidates for this role should have experience and proven knowledge of some or all of the following:• Automation of manual software testing – tools, system and scripting methodologies • Configuration management of hardware and software designs • Electrical and mechanical certification regimes • Conformance testing in wireless telecommunications (PMR, GSM, GPRS, 3G, LTE etc.)• Automated mechanical testing• Test database integration and management• Developing and managing systems and processes to implement the aboveDesirable -The following skills, knowledge or experience would be beneficial for this role:Firm understanding of electronic, RF, mechanical, digital and software testing and quality controls1. EMC2. Vibration and shock3. IP ratings and testing • Audio testing – manual and automated • Formal qualifications in quality assurance and quality control • Understanding and appreciation of development processes • Knowledge of intrinsically-safe requirements and conformance • Ability to think at a system level – to understand products and features as a part of a larger whole • Knowledge of the RandTTE Directive and general legal requirements for CE markingPersonal attributes:Essential — • Proven leadership, team coordination and reporting skills• Good analysis, numerical, written and verbal communications skills• Line management experience of teams of >20-30• Data-driven decision maker with experience of implementing strategic change• Able to act as a overall quality gatekeeper whilst remaining pragmatic to business needs• Ability to consider issues from customer and product user perspectives• Tenacity and an ability to probe issues and understand their root causes• Ability to work to a high level of quality and detail, having understood the “big picture”• Ability to drive the technical issues on a project forward in a time-efficient mannerDesirable – • Passionate about test and uncovering defects as early in the development process as possible• Ability to deal with external test houses, certification bodies and security regimes• Flexible approach to working in a transient, project-based environment• Can do attitude, robust and able to cope with broad based and demanding brief• Organised and structured way of working http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/head_of_system_quality_and_test_22770.html Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:01:10 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo create innovative and valuable product concepts, system concepts and RandD portfolios with cross-functional commitment from our clients’ organisations, using mainly workshop-based approaches. Type of work undertaken by the groupOur consulting work combines in-depth technical expertise with industry understanding and market knowledge. Typical examples of work undertaken include: Innovation management Market strategy development and market modelling Partnering, licensing and outsourcingTransaction support, including due diligence assessment and expert reports for public listings Our consulting activities are primarily in Northern Europe and the USA, with about 30% of the work in the UK.Specific responsibilities This position involves the management of projects through the complete lifecycle:* clarifying the need with the client* writing the proposal* communicating our competence during the sales process* managing and completing the work to time and budget* maintaining the client relationshipProjects typically involve intense activity on a series of creative one-day workshops (one every 7-11 days) followed by 4-8 weeks of interactive management of a team of 7-10 technical and marketing specialists from within the company and the client staff.You will be required to liaise at the senior level in the client organisation, communicate with and effectively guide both technical and marketing staff as well as work alongside other consultants and analysts when required to contribute to others’ projects.The global nature of the business means there will be some requirement for you to travel.Minimum requirementsA good degree in a scientific, engineering or related discipline plus experience of applying your knowledge to real world problems. An MBA or other commercial qualification will be considered an advantage.Excellent skills in facilitation of cross-functional groups.Experience of the following is essential:Facilitating creative and or decision-making workshops on a regular basisConsultingWorking at all levels of organisations and specifically with senior management including CTOs, CMOs and Innovation DirectorsProject managing innovation assignments in a technical environment.Experience of understanding and meeting consumer needs is preferable. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/consultant_-_innovation_management_22735.html Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:01:10 GMT Main purpose of the jobYou will work with the Commercial Director for the company’s Transport Campaign. Your responsibilities will include supporting the strategic direction of the business, delivering significant personal sales, and carrying out marketing and client management activities, leading to continued growth of this major sector of our business.Specific responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Business Development for the Transport business. You will:- Identify new business opportunities within the transport sector that are potential clients- Develop strong commercial relationships with senior executives in potential client companies or their contractors- Use strategic and conceptual selling techniques to access key clients and markets- Personally close substantial sales- Contribute to marketing, advertising and promotion events- Work with and guide our technical teams in Cambridge UK to help them deliver projects that meet the client’s needs- Feedback market and customer information to the technical teams to support product and service development- Interact with teams across the broad technical base of the company, which includes: Sensors and analytics Wired and wireless communications Electronics and Software Business Change and Innovation- You will also use your strong commercial and technical skills to make a significant contribution to the overall direction of development projects, often working on more than one concurrently. Whilst this position is based in Cambridge, UK, there will be some travel required (typically up to 50% of time)Minimum requirementsTo meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be able to provide the following:- Significant commercial and contractual experience in one or more of the following areas; Transport industry or sales experience with a design and development services company- Proven ability to personally close substantial sales- Practitioner of strategic conceptual selling methodologies, e.g. Miller Heiman- Proven success in developing substantial business contracts in addition to having influential connections within key Transport organisations- Experience of Integrated Traffic Systems (ITS) within the UK and/or Europe- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline e.g. engineering, mathematics or physical sciences - It would be a distinct advantage if you have experience of working for a technical consultancy company http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/business_development_manager-_transport_industry_22670.html Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:01:07 GMT To support product development by providing technical leadership in design, implementation and delivery of automated test systems for development and manufacturing test of products. The role is key to the design and development of production test systems for manufacturing and their support/improvement for production.In addition to detailed design activities associated with product test, the role also provides internal development of test result analysis tools.This role will require occasional travel to the factories, typically up to five weeks per year.The candidate is likely to have the following skills:- Experience of operating in both a development and production (transfer and set-up) environment- Understands, in detail, manufacturing requirements for documentation and clarity of instruction- Displays a determination to succeed and to drive projects to completion- Has a very good understanding of both lab and production test equipment and processes- Is able to work individually and as part of a team- Good communicator – both written and spoken. Must be able to document and explain technical problems to others- Ability to lead a technical investigation and resolve problems across multiple disciplines- Is familiar with manufacturing processes and have firsthand experience of volume manufacturing.Key Responsibilities:- Design and development of new automated development and production tests from concept through to and including volume production- Line maintenance and improvement of existing production test systems suitable for supporting the development of modulators through prototype manufacture into volume manufacture- To ensure that appropriate design and specification processes are in place and followed to aid accurate and timely delivery of required test systems- To ensure that appropriate processes are in place and followed to ensure that all test deliverables are appropriately reviewed, tested and released for both internal and external customers- To provide technical expertise to support Project Managers in the task identification, specification and planning of projects, provision of regular status updates, identification of risks and possible mitigations - Provide expert advice in assessing (internal and external) customer requirements and identification of the internal need for tools and equipment- Transfer of production test systems into manufacturing sites and support of these in production- Writing test method and supporting tools documentationRequired Skills and Experience:- Will be able to demonstrate examples of technical leadership in design, implementation and delivery of automated test systems for development and manufacturing test- Will have experience of the implementation and validation of production fixtures and testers, including mechanical, electronic PCB’s and software design- Candidate is likely to have been an experienced electronics design engineer who has moved into test development- The candidate will be comfortable with generating test specifications and specifying test solutions from product schematics and initial product specification- Ability to read product schematics (mixed signal) and define test methods and test equipment with minimal support from development engineers- Will have a knowledge of the statistical analysis of test results- Has experience of product development from concept to production and both understands and is practiced in product development processes and the phased approach to projects- Is capable of documenting design requirements to a sufficient standard that others can easily follow these to achieve the required implementation with minimal support- Will be quality orientated with attention to detailPreferred Skills- Knowledge of product approvals and statutory regulations- LabView 8 Programming- Matlab Programming http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/principal_test_engineer_22653.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:01:13 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a lead role in the development of state-of-the-art wireless systems.The role involves leading a team in the specification, design and implementation of advanced wireless products, providing direction and guidance that results in successful and market-leading solutions for our clients.Specific responsibilities- To take a lead role in the Radio Systems Group. - Prepare specifications for wireless systems, the design of wireless systems and be capable of converting application requirements into real solutions- Lead multi-faceted engineering teams, focusing the team to deliver a solution- Participate in sales meetings with clients and, in conjunction with the business developer’s, help interpret client requirements and demonstrate the company’s capability- Prepare and generate the technical response to bids and tenders for both existing and future clients- Define the most suitable analogue system design or architecture to meet a specification- Create novel design solutions that will be of particular interest to our clients and contribute to the IP portfolio- Act as a design mentor to other members of staff and to contribute to the development of the technical discipline of the group- Where appropriate, contribute to the maintenance and development of our CAD systems to enhance our development capabilityMinimum requirementsTo meet the demanding requirements of the role you will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject. With previous relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company or other relevant area, you will also have:- A strong technical background in radio design - Extensive experience of overall system design across multiple disciplines- A proven ability to lead engineering teams- Good knowledge of the product development process- A proven record of getting designs right first time- Good oral and written communication skills- The ability to interact effectively at all levels in a client organization- An understanding of wireless DSP will be considered an advantage (where appropriate, training will be provided) http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/radio_systems_lead_22602.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:01:10 GMT Working alongside the Production Engineering team, a Production Engineer is required to concentrate on the improvement of the manufacturing process, overseeing the productivities of the machine, control capital procurement projects and deal with daily issues as they arise. Main responsibilities of the role:1. Provide in-depth technical support, including extensive program investigations and modifications. This will require extensive experience in programming intelligent drives (Control techniques:Sypt Pro), PLC’s (the company use Siemens S7, and Allen Bradley (rs Logix))and PC’s.2. Manage capital investment projects on time and in budget.3. Be proactive in identifying and communication opportunities to continually improve and implement sustainable solutions to technical problems.4. Clearly communicate process and plant status to other team members and shifts.5. Support and process engineering changes for plant capability, maintenance and improvement where required.6. Develop and undertake Production Engineering (SMED, 5s and similar) for all equipment and machines. 7. Maintain and update all relevant engineering drawings.8. Single Minute Exchange of Dyes – optimising change over process.9. Continue development of 5s within department.10. Other duties as may reasonably be required.Problem solvingThe post holder is required to be able to resolve both simple and complex failures and issues.Decision makingIt is necessary to work within tight deadlines and to be both precise and accurate.CommunicationThe ability to gain rapport and credibility quickly as well as communicate at all levels is vital. Be comfortable with phone or face to face negotiation. Both written and oral communication skills are required to be of a high standard.Time ManagementThe position involves ensuring that all work is organised to meet relevant deadlines. The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time to achieve tasks is required.RepresentationSince the post holder will liaise with many external customers/visitors it is necessary for the person to represent the Company in a professional and business-like manner.TravelTravel, both in the UK and abroad, is a feature of this position. This will be in support of both capital investment projects, and high level technical support.Knowledge and Skills requiredYou must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel, AutoCad and a visual programming language. Good communication and organisational skills are essential and the person must have the confidence and maturity to work on their own initiative and remain calm under pressure. Knowledge of rotating machinery would be advantageous whilst extensive experience in programming intelligent drives, PLC’s and PC’s is essential.QualificationsApplicants should possess a good general standard of education in addition to a Degree, HND or HNC Electronic qualification, though demonstrable ability is the actual requirement.Desirable Attributes* Proven experience in fault finding on modern software driven systems.* Experience in a purchasing / expediting function.* Experience in a logistics function. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/production_engineer_with_plc_programming_experience_22537.html Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:01:17 GMT Our client is seeking bright, ambitious physicists to create, analyse and develop new medical technologies. The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.You will be expected to:- Immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment- Contribute to and lead technically demanding medical technology projects- Effectively integrate with a talented multi-disciplinary team of like-minded peopleYou will have: - A 1st or 2.1 class degree in physics - Intrinsically high levels of motivation - Excellent communication and presentation skills - A good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities- Strong interest / track record in medical device development http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/physicist_22463.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:01:07 GMT Our client is seeking a bright, ambitious aerosol scientist to create, analyse and develop new medical technologies. The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.You will be expected to:- Take a lead role in our activities relating to the medical applications of aerosol science- Work with engineers and other aerosol scientists in the design and development of novel technologies, products and analysis techniques- Work effectively as member of a broader multi disciplinary teamYou will have: - 1st or 2.1 degree in physical sciences or a related engineering discipline with subsequent experience in aerosol science- Demonstrated ability to generate, analyse and interpret aerosol analysis and test data- Ideally, a proven track record of working in the medical field, and more specifically in drug delivery/pharma- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with sound working knowledge of aerosol principles and characterisation- Highly interactive interpersonal skills for effective communication with project team members, clients etc- Expertise with CFD; you will likely also be familiar with one or more of C, FORTRAN, Mathematica, MATLAB, or similar http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/aerosol_scientist_22462.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:01:08 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo manage and deliver large, complex, multidisciplinary drug delivery device development projects. The position will require you to apply your programme management abilities and technical skills to the development of world-leading medical products for our clients around the globe.Specific responsibilities- Management of projects from the proposal stage through to the delivery stage of the project- Liaising directly with clients to understand their programme needs for drug delivery device development programmes- Estimating timeline, resource, budget and key technical risks for proposal preparation- Building and managing the project team with the appropriate level of expertise for the proposed work- Reporting technical and financial progress both to the client and internally- Leading meetings with clients, give presentations and communicate ideas and concepts to all disciplines- Take the lead in ensuring that projects are run to relevant quality standards including the EU and FDA standards for medical devices- Take the lead in ensuring that projects meet appropriate safety standards- You will also support the drug delivery business development function, exhibiting and presenting at key conferences and representing the Drug Delivery Products Group at sales meetings.- You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge to develop relationships with current and future clients.Minimum requirements- To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have an excellent degree within an engineering or scientific discipline- A proven track record in the delivery of large and complex development projects to time and budget within a regulated environment- Experience of managing risk and timeline on development projects with considerable novel content- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams, often across different client sites and worldwide- You should have excellent oral and written communication skills- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about the drug delivery product development area- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485, QSR or experience of a similar quality system such as ISO9001In addition, experience of the following will also be beneficial:- Experience in drug delivery or pharmaceuticals either within a product company or consultancy with direct experience of device development- Experience in taking a medical or other product from concept through to launch including scale up and transfer to manufacture http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/programme_manager_22445.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:01:05 GMT Our client is seeking an experienced multidisciplinary scientist / engineer to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for biotechnological and medical applications. The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in diagnostics, bio-instrumentation and surgical technology.You will be expected to:- Immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment- Contribute to and lead technically demanding technology projects- Effectively integrate with a talented team of like-minded people You will have: - A 1st or 2.1 class degree in a relevant scientific / technical discipline (biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering, materials) with pertinent multidisciplinary doctoral and/or employment experience- A focus on system development- Intrinsically high levels of motivation- Excellent communication and presentation skills- A good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities- Strong interest / track record in medical device developmentYour experience will be in one or more of the following areas: - Diagnostic device development- Biosensors (e.g. electrochemical, optical, etc.)- DNA analysis (e.g. molecular diagnostic devices, sequencing tools)- Point of care systems- Microfluidics- Application of nanotechnologies- Implantable devices- Bioprocess system development- Novel bio-analytical tools- Development of disposables- Process modelling http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/multidisciplinary_scientist_22438.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:01:08 GMT Project Manager – WirelessMain purpose of the jobManaging challenging and often complex wireless product developments for clients in a wide range of market sectors, covering the full Product Development Lifecycle from concept to manufacture. The role offers a high level of diversity and interest and includes interworking with other seniors within the Wireless Division to develop relationships with prospective clients and to identify new business opportunities. Type of work undertaken by the division/group The company is a world leader in wireless communications, with one of the largest independent wireless development teams in the world.  The group works across the entire wireless landscape - from high volume consumer applications such as portable internet-based devices, through to professional high-performance systems including the air traffic control radios used to govern the US airspace.  This breadth of wireless activity provides tremendous variety to their team members.  The markets that they address include telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, satellite, consumer and automotive.  Examples of their wireless design includes the first digital patient monitor in the medical WMTS band, the WiMAX PHY reference design adopted as the gold standard for European type approval testing, a professional intercom used at the Olympic Games and within professional broadcasting studios, satellite handsets, as well as key technologies fuelling the rollout of 4th generation cellular systems.Specific responsibilities Managing wireless development projects, typically consisting of multidisciplinary teams (including hardware, software, digital signal processing, mechanics and production engineering).You will manage projects through the complete development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to final delivery.  You will be involved in proposal preparation, selection of the team, negotiating with 3rd parties, managing concept generation, analysis of system architecture, liaison across engineering disciplines and the specification, implementation and testing of the design.You will manage projects typically in the region £10,000 to £3,000,000 that require delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources.  You will report project progress directly to clients.Minimum requirements A good degree in engineering. Substantial industrial experience managing wireless product design and development covering the full product development lifecycle. Other requirements include;* Understanding of the wireless product development process* Experience in managing products into manufacture* Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary projects (RF, analogue, digital, software, mechanics)* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills* Working knowledge and experience of the wireless regulatory and type approval environment is desirable http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/project_manager_-_wireless_22422.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:01:08 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a leading role in the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of drug delivery products and devices, particularly in the areas of inhaled and injectable drug delivery devices. The position will require you to apply your mechanical engineering abilities and CAD skills to the development of world-leading medical products for our clients around the globe.Your specific responsibilities will include:- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments- Leading design engineers to realise your technical solutions- Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD- Detailed design of components and products in CAD- Tolerance analysis of system designs- Production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications- Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentationMinimum requirements- To meet the requirements of this role you will have an excellent first degree in an engineering or science based subject. - You should have a high level of practical experience with proven technical skills, and have significant experience in an engineering design environment. - Exposure to the healthcare industry is desirable with experience in development of inhalation or injection devices and systems being an advantage but not essential.- An excellent knowledge of manufacture and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture is required. - A good understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection is key. - Significant experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works is also required.- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about working in the drug delivery area. - A good understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485 and QSR would also be an advantage.- Hands-on experience in leading mechanism design, stress analysis, mould flow analysis and other CAD analysis tools is also desirable. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_design_engineer_22407.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:01:10 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a leading design role within multi-disciplinary project teams in the field of diagnostic product development. The position will require you to apply your extensive physics and optics experience to deliver sensing solutions for the development of world-leading medical products for our clients around the globe.Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:- Lead optical design role on multidisciplinary project- Development of specifications- Generation of innovative solutions- Identification of risks- Proof of principle by analysis and laboratory evaluation- Detailed design, implementation and test- Task and project management, typically involving teams of up to ten engineers- Effective communication, both internally and in front of clients- Preparation of comprehensive documentation- Contribution to the company’s external profile through development of IP or as a technical author- You will also support the diagnostics business development function, exhibiting and presenting at key conferences and representing the Diagnostics Group at sales meetings. - You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge to develop relationships with current and future clients by demonstrating an understanding of their needs and writing proposals to define work programmes.Minimum requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role you should have:- A good first degree in Physics or Natural Sciences- Significant experience, preferably to PhD level, of the development of optical techniques of relevance to diagnostic or life science applications- A strong understanding of the principles of sensing and measurement and the ability to undertake signal chain analysis- Strong practical skills with experience of ‘hands-on’ development- A creative mind, capable of designing bespoke solutions to complex sensing challenges where existing off the shelf solutions will not meet performance criteria- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Strong personal motivation and enthusiasm for the technology area- The ability to work effectively as a team playerIn addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:- Direct experience of an emerging technology that will be commercially important in life sciences or diagnostics in the near future- Experience in using optical design tools- Experience of C or MATLAB- Algorithm development for sensing applications- Product development in a commercial environment- Experience of other, non-optical, sensing technologies http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/physicist_optics_engineer_22370.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:01:05 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a leading role in the analysis, design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. The position will require you to apply your numerical and analytical skills to the development of world-leading products for our clients around the globe.Specific responsibilities- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments- Leading engineers to realise your technical solutions- Undertake or lead numerical / CFD analyses of concepts and solutions- Develop new and novel solutions to complex fluid and thermodynamic problems- writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation- Significant project management tasks may also be a key part of the role.- You will use your strong technical expertise to develop relationships with current and future clients by understanding their needs, writing proposals to define the work programmes, taking a leading role in technical workshops and presenting data.- You will provide a technical point of contact within the company for clients. - You will manage tasks within projects requiring delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources. - You will also be required to oversee and advise on implementation by junior engineers.Minimum requirements- To meet the requirements of this role, you will have an excellent first degree in a numerical or engineering related subject and should have a proven high level of practical experience and technical skills. - A PhD in a numerical subject would also be desirable.- An excellent knowledge of analytical techniques for solving fluid and thermodynamic problems is essential. - A good theoretical understanding and practical experience of CFD codes and techniques is desirable, preferably commercial codes such as Fluent, CFX or STAR. - Experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works would be beneficial although not essential. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/principal_analytical_engineer-_product_development_22369.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:01:06 GMT Main purpose of the job- To take a leading role in the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of surgical and interventional devices. - The position will require you to apply your extensive product development experience and project leadership skills to the development of world-leading medical products for clients around the globe. Specific responsibilities- You will provide a technical point of contact within the company for clients. Significant project management tasks will be a key part of the role, and you will lead multi-disciplinary projects teams including engineers, physicists, industrial designers and scientists.- As a senior member of staff, you will support the business development campaigns in a variety of ways including attending, exhibiting and presenting at key conferences. - You will also represent the company at sales meetings. You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge of medical devices to develop relationships with current and future clients by understanding their needs, writing proposals to define the work programmes, holding technical workshops and presenting data. - This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or scientist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under demanding commercial, regulatory and time constraints.Minimum requirements- To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have an excellent degree within an engineering or scientific discipline- You should have a very high level of practical experience within an engineering design environment along with proven technical skills- Knowledge of medical devices is essential with experience at a surgical products or medical device company a requirement- You will be a self-motivated team player with enthusiasm and strong leadership skills- Significant project management or project leadership experience is essential- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO13485 and Quality System Regulation is also a key requirement- Hands-on experience of manufacturing and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture would be an advantage In addition experience in the design, development or manufacture of the following will be beneficial:- Laparoscopic or minimally invasive equipment- Robotics in medical/surgical applications- Surgical navigation technologies- Implantable devices (cardiac rhythm management, neurostimulation) http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant-surgical_interventional_products_22300.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:01:05 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a leading role in the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of diagnostic product development. The position will require you to apply your extensive diagnostic product development experience and project leadership skills to the development of world-leading medical products for our clients around the globe.Type of work undertaken by the division/groupYour specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments- Provide technical leadership as either a technical authority or systems lead- Systems engineering or technical review of complex development projects- Compilation of system architecture specifications- Project management of significant development projects- Root cause analysis and leadership of problem solving through laboratory based investigation- Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation- Contribute to the companies external profile through development of IP or as technical author- You will also support the diagnostics business development function, exhibiting and presenting at key conferences and representing the Diagnostics Group at sales meetings. - You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge of the diagnostic product development field to develop relationships with current and future clients by demonstrating an understanding of their needs and writing proposals to define work programmes.Minimum requirements- To meet the requirements of this role you should have a very high level of practical experience with proven technical skills in either optics, electronics/software, electromechanics, or fluidics and have spent substantial time in an engineering design environment.- You should be capable of acting as systems lead for complex multidisciplinary projects.- You should have significant experience in diagnostics either within a product company or consultancy with direct experience of in-vitro diagnostics.- You should have excellent oral and written communication skills.- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about the diagnostic product development area- Significant project management or project leadership experience is essential.- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485 and QSR is also a key requirement. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant_diagnostic_product_development_22278.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:05 GMT Specific responsibilitiesAs a senior member of staff, you will support the clean technology business in a variety of ways from exhibiting and presenting at key conferences to representing the group at sales meetings. You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge of the clean technology field to develop relationships with current and future clients by understanding their needs, writing proposals to define the work programmes, holding technical workshops and presenting data. You will provide a technical point of contact within the company for clients. Significant project management tasks will be a key part of the role, and you will lead multi-disciplinary projects teams and have a demonstrable understanding of systems engineering.Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:- Technical authority on clean technology projects- Technical expert for consulting projects- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments- Leading design engineers to realise your technical solution- Project management of significant development projects- Systems engineering or technical review of complex development projects- Compilation of system architecture specifications- Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentationMinimum requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role you should have: - A demonstrable track record in the delivery of technology rich projects- A high level of practical experience within an engineering design environment along with deep technical and theoretical skills. - An excellent first degree in an engineering or science related discipline is essential. - Knowledge of the broader clean technology area is required, ideally you will have recent experience in the renewable energy or clean technology sectors.- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about the future of clean technology. - Significant project management or project leadership experience is essential. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant_cleantech_22277.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:05 GMT Our client is looking for an Optical Physicist to work on client assignments within multi-disciplinary teams undertaking design tasks principally of new optical and opto-electronic systems. Specific responsibilities:This is an excellent opportunity for a physicist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints.- You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery. - You will be taking the lead optical design role on multidisciplinary projects, including hands-on product development, design of optical and sensing systems and components, systems engineering, as well as taking the lead role in planning, proposal and concept generation, project management and liaison with clients.- You will also use your strong creative and technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects and to participate in consultancy work within client companies.- You will be expected to liaise with others across many engineering disciplines and be responsible for specifying, designing and executing experimental programmes with teams of scientists and technicians. - You will manage tasks within projects requiring delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources. - There are opportunities for this side of the role to develop rapidly into management of projects including having full responsibility for delivery to our clients.Minimum requirements:To meet the requirements of this role you will have:- A good first degree or PhD in physics or a related engineering discipline- Experience in delivering optical or opto-electronic systems, with an emphasis on sensing and analytical measurement- Experience in using optical design tools- An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems * Good communication skills, both verbal and writtenIn addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:- Product development in a commercial environment- C or MATLAB- Signal chain and system performance modelling and analysis- Algorithm development for sensing applications- Sensing technologies applicable to a range of physical effectsPLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of some of the work, it will be necessary to obtain security clearance for the successful applicant, and therefore the applicant must hold UK nationality. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/optical_physicist_22031.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:01:05 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo work within multi-disciplinary teams on major development projects, contributing technically and using your existing expertise in innovative product design and development. Specific responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints.You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery. This will include:- Concept generation- Analysis and development of system architectures- Analogue, digital and power electronics design- Working closely with other engineers and technicians to implement detailed design solutions - Specifying, designing and executing experimental programmes with teams of scientists and technicians- Proof-of-concept prototypes- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation- Involvement in transfer to manufactureMinimum requirements To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have:- An excellent first degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline- Some relevant post graduate industrial experience in electronics hardware design for manufacturing in volume- Strong technical skills, with key strengths in digital and analogue electronics design- A genuine passion for electronics, and engineering in general- A creative approach to problem solving and concept generation- An appreciation of the use of engineering analysis in product developmentIn addition, qualifications and experience in the following areas would be beneficial:- Power electronics design- Control engineering- Audio engineering- An ability to apply Matlab / Simulink as a design and simulation tool- Micro controller systems design and embedded control systems- Embedded software design and implementation- A post-graduate qualification with a high level of practical experience http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/electronics_engineer-_volume_products_group_21974.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:01:04 GMT Our clients are looking to recruit a consultant in optics to join their science and systems group. The group develops leading edge technologies such as microfluidics, optics, micro-mechanical devices and products such as medical diagnostics, fuel cells, displays and sensors for a range of markets from healthcare to consumer products.They are seeking a highly skilled consultant with a background in optical physics and engineering to lead demanding development projects and build new business to join our team. The candidate will have first class technical and communication skills, experience at leading large multidisciplinary projects and an interest in and aptitude for developing business.Qualifications- Physicist or Engineer with a 1st or 2.1 degree and PhD.- Track record at commercialising complex optical or optoelectronic technology in an industrial setting and delivering multidisciplinary projects against challenging timelines and product requirements.- Good market awareness and keen interest and capability in developing new market opportunities for technology. Business development or similar experience preferred.- Very good communication and team skills including leading multi-disciplinary science and engineering teams.The Role- Contribute to technically demanding development projects in a technical and/or project management capacity.- Take the lead in client communications and management.- Take responsibility for best in class project delivery.- Identify and pursue opportunities to develop new business through individual and team creativity and building relationships with international clients. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/consultant_in_optics_19878.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:01:07 GMT Our clients are looking for an experienced project leader within their medical technologies group with a strong track record either with drug delivery devices, diagnostic instrumentation or surgical technology. You will have a passion for delivering technology research and/or product development projects and have excellent client management skills. You will be expected to understand the needs of clients, provide development services, take the lead in demanding medical technology projects, with responsibility for a project team and manage all aspects of a project including proposals, financial management, execution, resources, review and on going sales. To fulfil this role, it is essential to have a 1st or 2:1 degree in engineering or physics, excellent communication and presentation skills, a passion for challenging technology and/or product development activities, gravitas derived from significant experience gained in a relevant medical sector and familiarity with the regulatory context of medical device development. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/experienced_project_leader_19600.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:01:06 GMT