Systems Design Engineer

Location:         Arjo R&D Department, Cardiff

Job Type:        Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern:  Home Working x2 Days, Flexi Time

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 impact you will have

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary Arjo product development team involved in taking Arjo projects from concept through to manufacturing and product release.


You will evaluate and contribute to product architecture design bearing in mind trade-offs between mechanical, electronic and software partitioning.



Evaluates designs in order to verify they meet requirements and validate they meet intended use.


Responsibilities:


  • Involvement in the full project lifecycle from initial design/development to product transfer to manufacturing and product release.
  • Work with assigned project team(s) to ensure that product architecture, inter-operability and compatibility with related systems is considered during product development.
  • Perform calculations, simulations and analysis of test results concerning the development of new products.
  • Apply mechanical design expertise to create, review and approve 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings using company procedures.
  • Lead local design/ technical reviews.
  • Aid system design based on a modular approach taking into account all stakeholders e.g. patient, user, Category and Product Management, Clinical and Supply Chain etc. 
  • Lead the technical development of subsystems according to the product development process (PDP) and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for the generation of service related product documentation, and involvement in product labelling.
  • Work with lab technicians to assemble, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic test setups and data acquisition systems and produce the necessary technical reports.
  • Assist engineering team with root cause analysis for problems identified throughout product development. 
  • Work with manufacturing and service teams to develop tests for use in confirming the continued conformance of products 
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects.
  • Involvement in Usability testing and documentation to meet EN60601-1-6 / IEC62366.  
  • Provide input to risk analysis and make sure to integrate the means of mitigation by design. 
  • To carry out activities in accordance with company QA procedures and to meet regulatory regimes such as Medical Device Regulation (EU) ISO13485 (Int), FDA CFR820 (USA) and IEC60601.
  • To liaise with other departments and sites in order to ensure a smooth and rapid transition of new products from design to manufacture/test.
  • Any other duties as required enabling the organizational objectives to be met.


The ideal candidate:


  • Qualified to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline (+5 years).
  • Experienced in a medical product design and development environment.
  • Experienced in pneumatic design of low pressure systems.
  • Knowledge of materials including plastics, sheet metal, foam and soft goods/fabrics is desirable.
  • Knowledge of control systems and process simulation (Labview, Matlab).
  • Competent in CAD and associated simulation tools (FEA and Flow Simulation) especially Solidworks and PDM.
  • Experience in Methods of Failure Analysis.
  • Advanced knowledge of tools, techniques, manufacturing and assembly processes within engineering field.
  • Sound testing experience would be beneficial.
  • Literate in PC applications such as Microsoft Office.

Personal Qualities:

  • Autonomy in problem solving, drive, motivation and accountability while maintaining consistency and creativity
    ability to train and coach others (i.e. trainees, new employees).
  • Applies the principles of risk management (ISO14971), safety (IEC60601) and usability.
  • Good team player and able to communicate at many levels and across disciplines in verbal and written form.
  • Works in a manner that suits a highly regulated sector.


What we will offer in return

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.

Why diversity matters to us

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.

Where you make a difference


To us it matters not only what we do, but also how we do it. There are four components of our culture: 

 

Diversity & Inclusion - we view diversity as a driver of innovation & a catalyst for our global growth

 

Winning as a team - where members of our team are empowered to make decisions at the right level

 

Leadership style - being visible, connecting with others and leading by example

 

Our core values - Passion, Collaboration, Openness, Ownership & Excellence

 

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are giving Huntleigh permission to store your information.


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.


Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are giving Huntleigh Healthcare/Arjo permission to store your information.


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