NPI Engineer – Clinical Diagnostics
Newton Colmore is representing a medical devices company based in Cambridge, recognised as an industry leader in novel clinical diagnostics technology. This organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering life-changing healthcare solutions through engineering and manufacturing excellence.
Due to continued growth and expansion of their product portfolio, they are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join their manufacturing transfer team.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for an NPI engineer to play a pivotal role in bringing innovative medical devices from concept through to commercial production. You will be at the heart of new product introduction (NPI) activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches.
Key Responsibilities
Design for Manufacturing (DfM) & Transfer:
Lead design for manufacturing initiatives, working collaboratively with R&D teams to improve product designs for efficient, scalable production
Drive technology transfer activities from development through to full-scale manufacturing
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for new product introductions
Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and risk analyses
Process Development & Optimisation:
Design, develop and validate manufacturing processes for medical device production
Create detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions and quality control protocols
Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Support scale-up activities from pilot production to commercial volumes
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Partner with quality assurance teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process
Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams on vendor qualification and component sourcing
Collaborate with project management teams to ensure timely delivery of NPI milestones
Essential Requirements
Ideally around five years in manufacturing engineering within a medical devices or biotechnology environment. Flexible for the right candidate.
Proven experience in design for manufacturing and new product introduction
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, and quality control systems
Experience with manufacturing transfer projects and scale-up activities
Understanding of medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, MDR) is highly desirable
Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing analysis tools
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience – flexible from mid-level to senior.
Comprehensive benefits package including bonus, healthcare, pension, and much more.
Opportunity to work with complex medical technology that makes a real difference to patients
Professional development opportunities and career progression
Cooperative, innovative working environment with world-class engineering teams
Next Steps
This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client. For a discrete, confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity, please contact:
Matt Lowdon Founder 0121 268 2240 / hello @ newtoncolmore . com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Due to the confidential nature of this search, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with full company details.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
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Data Engineer - Leading Pharmaceutical Company - Manchester (Tech Stack: Data Engineer, Databricks, Python, Power BI, Azure, TSQL, ETL, Agile Methodologies) About the Role: We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading Software House. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative environment. About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This hybrid position involves working within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases. The role is ideal for someone passionate about improving processes, ensuring data quality, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases. If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring data quality and compliance, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, maintain, and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases.Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, products, and identifying new tools, standards, and practices.Collaborate with teams across the business to define solutions, requirements, and testing approaches.Assist with process definition, ensuring compliance with organisational processes and regulatory standards.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards and audit readiness.Automate and monitor data and data processes, ensuring data quality and integrity.Share knowledge and provide guidance on databases and data.Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and concise documentation of database configurations and processes.Work across the team to deliver best practice infrastructure and infrastructure deployment and management processes.Essential Skills/Experience: A good degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience in a data role.At least 3 years’ professional experience developing data pipelines and ETLs using Microsoft products.Minimum 1 year of experience working with cloud-native technologies like Azure Data Factory.Demonstrable experience of delivering technical work within time and budget constraints.Good understanding of data security best practices.Experience in supporting ETLs or data pipelines crucial to a production system.Experience working in a cross-functional team to deliver technical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience with SQL Server, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL.Experience with Cloud and Infrastructure as Code, particularly in an Azure setting using Bicep.Understanding of DevOps practices and the associated benefits.Skill in database testing including unit, performance, stress, and security testing.Experience working in an agile team.Experience working in a highly regulated industry and with highly sensitive data.Exposure to large data solutions like Snowflake, Trino, Synapse, Azure Data Lake, and Databricks.Experience in data science using R, Stata, or Python.Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and BitBucket.Understanding of clinical trials, GCP, and GxP. What We Offer: Hybrid working model with flexibility between remote and office-based work.Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work on innovative projects within the pharmaceutical industry.Collaborative and supportive work environment.Professional development and career growth opportunities.Location: Remote Working UK Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote work is available. To apply for this position please send your CV to Rishi Chudasama at Noir. NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC....Read more...
Data Engineer - Leading Pharmaceutical Company - Manchester
(Tech Stack: Data Engineer, Databricks, Python, Power BI, AWS QuickSight, AWS, TSQL, ETL, Agile Methodologies)
About the Role: We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading Software House. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative environment.
About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This hybrid position involves working within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases. The role is ideal for someone passionate about improving processes, ensuring data quality, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases. If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring data quality and compliance, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, maintain, and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases.
Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, products, and identifying new tools, standards, and practices.
Collaborate with teams across the business to define solutions, requirements, and testing approaches.
Assist with process definition, ensuring compliance with organisational processes and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards and audit readiness.
Automate and monitor data and data processes, ensuring data quality and integrity.
Share knowledge and provide guidance on databases and data.
Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and concise documentation of database configurations and processes.
Work across the team to deliver best practice infrastructure and infrastructure deployment and management processes.
Essential Skills/Experience:
A good degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience in a data role.
At least 3 years’ professional experience developing data pipelines and ETLs using Microsoft products.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with cloud-native technologies like Azure Data Factory.
Demonstrable experience of delivering technical work within time and budget constraints.
Good understanding of data security best practices.
Experience in supporting ETLs or data pipelines crucial to a production system.
Experience working in a cross-functional team to deliver technical solutions.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with SQL Server, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL.
Experience with Cloud and Infrastructure as Code, particularly in an Azure setting using Bicep.
Understanding of DevOps practices and the associated benefits.
Skill in database testing including unit, performance, stress, and security testing.
Experience working in an agile team.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry and with highly sensitive data.
Exposure to large data solutions like Snowflake, Trino, Synapse, Azure Data Lake, and Databricks.
Experience in data science using R, Stata, or Python.
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and BitBucket.
Understanding of clinical trials, GCP, and GxP.
What We Offer:
Hybrid working model with flexibility between remote and office-based work.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on innovative projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Location: Remote Working UK
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote work is available.
To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Jones at Noir.
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We are proud to be supporting a well-established UK manufacturer known for their cutting-edge medical equipment and exceptional commitment to engineering excellence. Due to expansion, we are now looking for a Field-Based Service Engineer with strong electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills to join their growing team.
This role will suit someone who thrives in a mobile, customer-facing environment and has experience working on electro-mechanical systems.
The Role:
- Conduct installation, maintenance, and breakdown cover of high-value capital equipment.
- Work on a range of products including washer disinfectors, macerators, and medical fixtures.
- Commission new equipment and validate installations to relevant HTM/EN standards.
- Fault-find and repair using electrical and mechanical skills across a range of environments including care homes, hospitals, and hospices.
- Maintain excellent client relationships and provide high-quality service.
- Support commercial opportunities and feedback findings using electronic reporting tools.
What Were Looking For:
- Proven electro-mechanical engineering background.
- At least 2 years experience in electrical fault-finding, basic plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
- NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Engineering/Electrical/Mechanical.
- Comfortable working in sensitive environments with exposure to waste-related machinery.
- Valid UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred).
- Great communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team. HTM 2010/2030 qualifications and prior experience with medical or clinical equipment would be a distinct advantage.
Benefits Include:
- Company van, tools, uniform, and full PPE
- Door-to-door pay
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with service-based increases)
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance 4x salary
- Health cashback plan (includes discounted gym membership)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Birthday and Christmas vouchers
- Overnight and on-call allowances
- Paid volunteer days
- Commission opportunities
- Full training and professional development
If you're looking for a role where your technical skills make a real impact in healthcare environments, and you enjoy a field-based position with excellent support and benefits, wed love to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, contact Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734 406996.....Read more...
Key Areas of Responsibility Training will be provided in the areas listed below. • Learning how to manufacture, repair and service our products. • Working safely under the company's Health and Safety guidelines. • Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all work areas, including the engineering workshop and customer premises. • Carry out any safety or quality compliance checks before and after the production or installation of the product. • Carry out electrical and mechanical checks and repairs ensuring the system remains in good working order. • Learn both the electrical and mechanical elements of machinery and site-based equipment and product. • Identify potential improvements to equipment and communicate these to the site. • Reading engineering drawings. • Ensure the security of all engineering stores, tools, and equipment. • Wiring PLC systems, Fire Panels, Linen Chutes, • Design, Assembly and Commissioning. • Support any Engineers when necessary.Training:Apprenticeship Standard & Pathway of engineer fitter Day release to MK CollegeTraining Outcome:For the right applicant on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme there maybe the possibility of a permanent position within the company.Employer Description:Hardall International Limited have been designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke chute systems since 1983. Our unique heritage still shapes the way we do business today. By consistently creating optimal disposal solutions for a variety of applications inclusive of Recycling, Refuse, Linen and Clinical waste, Hardall have rightfully earned the status of market leaders in their field. That sense of purpose and mission to provide quality has always been and still is a huge a part of Hardall’s culture.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 17:00, Friday 8:30 to 16:00Skills: Proactive,positive,enthusiastic,and a can do attitude,Self-motivated,Great attention to detail,ability to problem solve.....Read more...
Considered doing something out of the ordinary? Take the plunge into an exhilarating world that really makes a difference to people's lives with an engineering apprenticeship at Asymchem.
A springboard for your career, our engineering apprenticeships enable you to study for nationally recognised qualifications, while gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and skills.
What's more, you'll immediately start earning a salary and many of the benefits enjoyed by all our employees.
This four-year multi-skilled course will expose you to the engineering disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Control & Instrumentation.
You'll learn core skills in your preliminary year, after which you'll experience first-hand what it's like to work directly with the engineering teams who support our cutting-edge pharmaceutical environment.
Types of mechanical, electrical, electronic and instrumentation engineering work carried out on our production equipment and building services include:
Planned Maintenance:
Inspection
Predictive e.g. vibration analysis, thermography and ultrasonic techniques
Preventative
Calibration
Corrective Maintenance:
Breakdowns
Repairs
Fault diagnosis
Projects:
Planning
Continuous improvements
BTEC & HNC training project
Commissioning
You will also have specific training both onsite and at relevant centres to allow you to do your job. These may include:
Safety (SSoW)
Working at heights (ladders. towers and MEWP's)
Isolation (LOTO)
Electrical Regulations (IEE)
Manual Handling
Risk Assessment
DSEAR (Hazardous areas)
Welding
Machining
PLC's
Instrumentation
The position of Maintenance Engineer involves providing essential support to ensure consistent operation and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical equipment and utility supply services.
Responsibilities include installing, managing and maintaining hazardous and non-hazardous area equipment used to power and control engineering systems, machinery and processes, documenting task completion, diagnosing & repairing equipment breakdowns, coordinating vendor repair efforts, and supporting Building Energy Management Systems to ensure efficient control and operation of facility equipment.
The Engineering team at Sandwich play a vital role in drug R&D and manufacturing operations by ensuring workplaces, manufacturing equipment and building services are available and continually improved; this supports our mission to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support clinical research and commercialisation.
Our apprentices contribute fully to this aspiration through the work they conduct in the Asymchem workplace. We believe our most precious resource is our people. We want to unleash the power of our people. This drives our desire to invest in, develop and stretch all our apprentices. You will be encouraged and supported to seek opportunities beyond the apprenticeship qualification. In the later years of the apprenticeship, you will take ownership of improvement projects, contributing in the same way as all of our team members.
We recognise the passion, knowledge and diversity that talented people bring to Asymchem, so we are dedicated to ensuring that we provide equal opportunities to our apprentices.
We will help you grow and thrive during your apprenticeship, ensuring you emerge as a confident and talented Engineer at the end of your four years with us.Training:This Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician can be flexible depending on the training plan designed by the employer and provider; however, it will need to meet the requirements of the End Point Assessment.
Typically, in the first year, the apprentice will attend four days in a week completing practical skills within the IPS Rochester workshop (Performing Engineering Operations). They will also attend one day a week studying the Technical Certificate
In year two the apprentice moves to day-release and will attend the Training Centre one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate, whilst working at the employer's site in the remaining 4 days.
Starting in year 2, and continuing until they are ready for the End Point Assessment in year 4, the apprentice will receive regular training contact with IPS and their assigned Trainer
Training Outcome:Asymchem Ltd are keen to progress their Apprentices to HNC Level in years 3 & 4 depending on results from the BTEC National Diploma, also and if available, to further positions within the organisation.
Should there be relevant positions available at the completion of the Apprenticeship, then the successful applicants will be invited to apply for the vacancies.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 8am – 4.10pm. Lunch break 12pm - 12.45pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
