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You will work across the product development lifecycle, from new concept generation and technology validation, detailed engineering design, prototyping and transfer to manufacture. you will play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.\nOur projects range in length from a few months through to a few years. ranging from technical interventions to solve specific problems to full product development.\nRecent examples of our work have included:\nDevelopment of core delivery engine technology for consumer beverage dispensing \nDevelopment of a Laparoscopic surgical robotic system: control interfaces, robotic manipulators and surgical instruments \nDevelopment of a topical cream dispenser in the personal care space\nImprovements in the efficiency of negative pressure wound therapy systems through design innovation\n\nA Day in the life\nMany of our projects require a multidisciplinary approach involving our electronics, software and applied science teams and of course the mechanical and product design team that you will be part of. This role has a focus on the creation and delivery of new product designs to our clients.\nAt your level of experience, we will expect you to be technically leading and mentoring your fellow development engineers as well as taking on a hands-on role in technical delivery. You will be interacting directly with clients through regular external project update meetings.\nYou will have the opportunity to demonstrate\nYour experience of managing projects or work packages to tight timescales throughout the full product development life cycle\nTeam leadership skills, involving guiding and planning project team members’ activities\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills - confidence and capability in a client facing role\nBusiness development expertise by providing pre-sales input and assistance, interfacing directly with clients under the guidance of our business development team\nYour work will predominately be based at our Sagentia innovation offices in Harston. 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