Aurora Lifesciences has been retained by an excited Medical Device company who are now in search for a Head of Manufacturing.

You will be responsible for Manufacturing & Process Development Engineering staff and directing tasks associated with new product development and commercialization of their cutting edge medical device product.

Job Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership, direction, technical quality support for the production of clinical devices.

* Develop and implement strategic plans within the facilities

* Develop and Improve department procedures and policies.

* Partner with Senior departmental heads in increasing production output.

* Working with Quality and R&D Engineers to develop critical manufacturing processes.

* Process development and validation of manufacturing processes for new product introduction and continuous improvement projects.

* Root cause analysis investigation for component and device nonconformance.

* Managing key suppliers and working directly with contract manufacturers.

* Provide technical quality support for design qualifications, design transfer, activities for Regulatory submissions, product and process development and implementation of design control documents, and approval of product/process change.

* Direct all manufacturing-related aspects of the project within a team of Engineers and Technicians.

* Hire, train and manage high performing technical team

Skills and Abilities Required for This Job:

* Demonstrated experience in increasing production output

* The ability to scale operations

* Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within cross functional teams.

* Must be able to effectively articulate (verbally and in writing) results and conclusions to technical and non-technical personnel.

* Must take initiative and be able to conduct hands-on work.

* Must be able to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.

* Knowledgeable of Facility controls, employee Health and Safety.

About You

* 10 years of experience in medical device Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering is required. (Highly Desirable however not Essential)

* Knowledge of Product and Process design verification in the medical device industry or other regulated industries is required.

* Knowledge of equipment qualification and design verification in the medical device industry or other regulated industries is required.

* Knowledge of supply chain development and management in early stage through product transfer and project maturity.

Benefits

* 15% Annual Bonus

* 28 Days Holiday + 8 Days Bank Holiday

* Private Healthcare

Please note this is a full time on site position.

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