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The aim is to ensure the products we develop are tested rigorously in line with product requirements, regulations and industry best practice so that our clients can successfully file and commercialise their products.\nJob Duties and Responsibilities\nProject Delivery and Technical Leadership\nPlan and develop testing programmes, participate in testing, interpret results and follow through on failures and design changes.\nUnderstand the requirements for a product, identify required standards and regulations and incorporate them into the testing programme.\nPlan and conduct testing in line with CDP processes and the QMS.\nDesign and develop test rigs and fixtures as required for the test methods. \nPlan and execute equipment qualification and test method validation activities, using a pragmatic and risk-based approach. \nApply statistical techniques to testing programmes, primarily to define sample sizes and support test method validation, with complete rationales and justifications. \nMaintain clear evidence that the product meets its requirements through traceability documentation, and support design handover and transfer with the necessary technical information.\nLead and deliver client projects and programmes as Project Lead or Technical Lead as appropriate.\nBuild trusted client relationships and act as a point of contact during project delivery.\nWorking with Clients and Project Teams\nAct as a technical point of contact, giving project teams a clear view of the test plans and the implications of technical decisions.\nExplain technical options, trade-offs and recommendations clearly to clients and colleagues, using the right level of detail for the audience.\nWork with project managers and other technical leads to plan testing activities, estimate effort and manage technical dependencies and priorities.\nCollaborate with suppliers and external partners to agree specifications, resolve interface issues, conduct external testing and integrate their work and results into the overall test plan. \nTranslate complex and potentially ambiguous RFPs into pragmatic technical activities with clear outcomes and trade-offs. \nRequirements\nSkills and Attributes\nAt least five years' experience testing products in a highly regulated industry, preferably medical devices.\nDelivery-oriented and pragmatic, balancing quality, risk, cost and client outcomes.\nEvidence-led and data-driven, using insight to inform decision-making and prioritisation.\nQuality-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nExperience with ISO 13485 and with FDA and EU MDR requirements.\nHands-on and practical engineering skills, willing and able to get stuck into designing solutions and able to demonstrate a passion for engineering.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the curiosity and judgement to challenge assumptions and work through unfamiliar technical problems.\nPragmatic and organised, able to bring structure to an ambiguous brief without creating unnecessary complexity or paperwork.\nConfident working across disciplines, with technical strengths in mechanical and electrical engineering or mechatronics.\nA clear communicator who can build strong relationships with clients, explain technical issues and influence decisions constructively.\nProactive, collaborative and accountable, with the drive to take ownership and see technical issues through to completion.\nPractical experience defining testing requirements, developing test plans and managing interfaces between engineering disciplines.\nExperience planning and carrying out system-level tests, assessing performance against requirements and documenting engineering findings.\nEducation and Experience\n Career experience in pharmaceutical or medical device development, ideally having played a significant role in the launch of a combination product or medical device. \nBachelor's or Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic or systems engineering, or a closely related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience.\nExperience defining and standardising methodologies or processes.\nConfidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.\nExcellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.\nComfortable operating in environments characterised by ambiguity, change and continuous improvement.\nBenefits\nCambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services - from insight to ideas, prototypes to production - bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and - above all - expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. 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