Product Engineer

Salary: £24 per hour

Product Engineer – Devon – Competitive Salary & Benefits (relocation assistance available)

In collaboration with a global innovator in the world of Life Sciences, Blackfield Associates are in the market for multiple Product Engineers to join a sizeable expansion project in their state of the art facilities based in Ilfracombe.

Working within a fast paced, high complexity environment, the successful candidates will be responsible for providing a critical central role, harmonising multiple departments including R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop new, cutting edge products and technologies from concept phase to manufacturing launch. Product Engineers are also responsible for ensuring products meet performance standards throughout their lifecycle, managing initial manufacturing process design through any changes, and ensuring consistent product quality throughout.
Other responsibilities include conducting New Product Development (NPD) activities, preparing detailed validation protocols for IQ, OQ, PQ, and writing validation reports, applying problem solving tools such as 6 Sigma, failure mode analysis etc. to investigate design issues and product non-conformances, and cooperation with colleagues to support with product testing.

In order to be considered for these opportunities, candidates must have proven experience of product development within a highly regulated manufacturing environment i.e. Medical Device, Automotive, Aerospace etc. Candidates must also be familiar with process validation procedures and techniques such as IQ, OQ PQ, for new products, processes, and equipment.
It would be advantageous to hold a formal qualification i.e. Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, as it would be to have a knowledge of plastic processing i.e. seal technologies, injection moulding etc.

This opportunity is based in Devon and is commutable from Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, and other locations within the South West region. Packages are also available for candidates needing to relocate.

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