Posted: 11 March
Offer description
Job Purpose / Objectives:
The role will support the development of our engineered products by utilizing advanced powder flow characterizations, creating innovative test methods to ensure accurate analysis and optimization of powder handling processes for various industrial applications. These products are primarily used in the pharmaceutical sector, with potential expansion into food and fine chemical manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare detailed product specifications in collaboration with product stakeholders.
* Conduct detailed lab-based investigations and perform technical trials and simulations to assess powder flow characteristics and develop solutions.
* Select and specify materials/equipment.
* Develop prototypes and provide support for verification testing, risk assessments, DFMEAs, and validation exercises.
* Collaborate with the internal compliance team and certification agencies to ensure products meet all current regulations and standards.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition of new products into production.
* Provide technical assistance to the Production, Service, and Sales teams and customers as needed.
* Undertake and support Engineering Change Requests, promoting thorough documentation control and lessons learned.
* Support the development of departmental processes, procedures, and best practices.
* Promote root cause analysis exercises to analyze problems and deliver optimal solutions.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with a background in powder handling equipment.
* Experience dealing with powders/granules processes.
* Knowledge of designing complex technical products: design lifecycle from concept through to production.
* Desirable experience and skills include:
o Familiarity with simulation software for powder behavior modeling and process optimization.
o Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and other quality standards.
o Precision engineering design and fabrication.
o CAD skills - SolidWorks is an advantage but not essential.
o Experience in Spectroscopy and/or Process Analysis Technology (PAT) would be an advantage but not essential.
Person Specification:
* Strong Team Player.
* Problem Solver/Solution focused.
* A Self-Starter with initiative.
* Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
* Able to use workshop and laboratory tools for development builds and qualification testing.
* Able to communicate and present technical information at all levels, both report-based and verbal.
* Commercial acumen to support successful decision making.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Must Have:
1. Experience working with powder flow operations.
2. Experience developing products for various manufacturing processes.
3. Good technical ability, with understanding of mechanical interactions and solving from first principles.
4. Experience employing additive manufacturing for prototypes or low-volume production.
5. Knowledge of tools like DFMEA & PFMEA to identify and address potential failure modes in designs for manufacture and servicing with high attention to detail.
6. Good knowledge of technical drawing to BS 8888, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
7. Experience in designing products encompassing mechanical and electrical elements.
8. Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and ISO 9001 (or similar) quality management systems.
9. Experience with product verification and validation testing (such as ingress protection, corrosion, vibration, temperature).
10. Will to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas (estimated 15%).
11. Strong mechanical engineering background, with knowledge of supporting engineering disciplines.
