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Located within the Citylabs SciTech campus, the site is intended to become a key hub within our global R&D network, bringing together advanced analytical research, global laboratory testing, quality control, engineering, science, regulatory expertise and health innovation capabilities. The facility will strengthen collaboration with Manchester's world-class life sciences ecosystem and support our mission of pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. Over time, activities currently based at our Convatec Technology Centre in Deeside are expected to transition to the new Manchester location, targeted to open in early 2028. This move will create exciting opportunities to help shape the future of healthcare innovation at Convatec.\nPosition Overview\nThe role of Senior R&D Engineer within Convatec Continence Care New Product Development Team is both a varied and demanding role. This Engineer will be part of an experienced international team developing products from idea conception, design development and product testing through to process development, design validation and product launch.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the Design and Development of medical devices from Concept to launch. \nThrough collaboration with multifunctional teams, lead discussions to resolve technical /scientific challenges to support new product development of Continence Care medical devices from concept to launch phase; define the scope of work to direct discussions to identify practical and theoretical solutions. \nIdentifying & generating new Intellectual Property (IP), translating novel ideas into valuable & protectable IP and evaluating the IP landscape.\nDirect creation of new concepts via 3D models & assemblies in CAD/CAM software (Solidworks). \nClose collaboration with the cross functional process development team utilising Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly methodologies to develop robust designs suitable for manufacturing processes including plastic injection moulding, thermoforming etc .\nDevelop ideas and designs with a focus on usability and user centric design. \nResolve concept ideas to practice through prototyping and / or other rapid simulation techniques. \nScope plan and execute / coordinate testing of prototypes. \nUsing existing templates, record and report experimental data. This includes reporting of the test procedure, presentation / analysis (including statistical analysis, e.g. Design of Experiments, etc.) of data and formulating conclusions and recommendations as a basis for further discussion and research. \nCommunicate technical data including conclusions and recommendations to the wider team, make proposals and recommendations to progress the projects forward based on the analysis of this data. \nProvide technical input to support the design control process, including contributing to / authoring design history file (DHF) documentation and material specifications. \nLead design for manufacturing and design for assembly discussions. \nMaintain overall expertise by keeping updated on engineering advancements through publications, patents, university / industrial contacts and vendor discussions. \nWork effectively and proactively engage with key stakeholders to manage expectations and deliver on commitments.\nUnderstand needs and requirements across multiple functions, manage relationships to ensure effective execution. \nWork collaboratively across the organisation and support colleagues to achieve shared goals and objectives. \nRole models behaviours appropriate to our values. \nMaintain compliance with HSE regulations. \nMaintain compliance with QMS. \nSkills & Experience\nEssential:\n5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline with knowledge of mechanical / design engineering.\nExperience in an R&D medical devices environment.\nUnderstanding of the ISO 13485 and 14971 standards, and FDA regulations for design controls.\nAbility to use CAD software packages (SolidWorks).\nDemonstrable experience in an industrial engineering discipline with knowledge of mechanical / design engineering is essential. \nComfortable with human body discussions and designing solutions of intimate parts of human body.\nExperience in a variety of different projects; demonstrable ability to work on a number of teams and projects in tandem. \nPreferred:\nExperience in designing and developing plastic moulded components.\nExperience of Process Validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ activities).\nQualifications/Education\nQualified to degree level in a relevant engineering related subject preferably Mechanical or Design Engineering. \nTravel Requirements\nPosition may involve travel up to 25% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected. Most trips will include overnight travel.\nWorking Conditions\nHybrid working (min. 2 days on site).\n12 month fixed term contract.\nBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec\nA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.\nIf you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at .\nEqual opportunities\nConvatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.\nNotice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives\nConvatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.\nAlready a Convatec employee?\nIf you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View \"Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs\". Thank you!\nAbout Convatec\nPioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:\nConvatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). 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