Huntleigh welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, we believe that a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion not only benefits our organisation but supports wellbeing. As a proud member of the Arjo family, we share a passion in helping people improve their lives and believe that great healthcare is always a collective effort.

The support of new and existing products in the Production environment.

To carry out duties to ensure the effective operation of the Production Engineering department and to provide the primary interface between product design and Manufacturing.

Production support through installation, programming and maintenance of production equipment.

First line support for Production related problems.

Test & Process Equipment

a.    To ensure Production is supplied with suitable and effective test and process equipment and that they are documented and maintained in a controlled manner.

b.    To assist in ensuring that manufacturing processes are adequately validated.

c.     To implement new test and production process methods.

d.    Liaise with process equipment manufacturers as a primary contact.

e.    Liaise with process equipment maintenance providers.

Production Support

a.    To liaise with other departments in order to provide a rapid and thorough response to Production problems.

Technical Support

b.    Designated first point of contact between R&D and Production/Production Engineering on technical issues related to Production processes.

c.    Advise on suitability of alternative electronic components to replace obsolete electronic devices on Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s).

d.     Upload and manage Printed Circuit Board Assembly Parts Lists on an electronic component analysis portal. Ensure appropriate staff are alerted when devices are made obsolete.

New Product Introduction

a.    Carry out duties as the Production Engineering representative on New Product Introduction (NPI) project teams and advising on manufacturing related aspects of bringing new products into mass production.

b.    Co-ordinate the Pilot Build and Pre-production Build phases of NPI in accordance with project objectives.

c.     Create Production related documentation (product build instructions, test procedures, device assembly/test records, serial number systems etc).

Managing Change

a.    Raise Change Requests to enable changes to manufacturing related areas such as process control, documentation, etc.

b.    Compile Engineering Change Notes to implement agreed changes to Production related processes.

c.     Raising and managing Trial Batches of proposed alterations to Production processes or documentation.

Work as a member of a project team as required to complete a project’s objectives.

Completion of COSHH assessments and general H&S activities as required.

Any other duties as required by management in order that organisational objectives can be met.

 Quality System Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues in maintaining compliance to all quality and regulatory requirements of the Obstetric Products Business unit.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

Essential requirements:

• Experience of electronic product manufacturing.
• Good knowledge/understanding of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel etc).
• Ability to interpret electronic circuit diagrams and electronic component datasheets.
• Minimum of HNC/HND in an Electronics discipline.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of managing test equipment relating to PCBA’s.
• Experience with LabVIEW controlled functional test systems.
• Basic mechanical engineering skills.
  

• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Work unsupervised to achieve the goals set by Management.

• None.

Main contacts, internal:

• Production Engineering, QA, Manufacturing, R&D.

Main contacts, external:

Suppliers of electronic components, suppliers of test and manufacturing process systems, external mechanical and electronic engineers, consultants.

You will support our vision that great healthcare is always a collective first. In return, we recognise and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a competitive package.

At Huntleigh Healthcare, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mindset that values the uniqueness of all our people.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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