Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer role at LGC presents a unique and exhilarating opportunity to lead and innovate within a top-tier medical device manufacturing environment! As a seasoned technical leader you will manage manufacturing scale-up projects validation approaches capacity expansion and operational advancement initiatives. This position offers strategic engineering leadership and overall responsibility for major capital equipment automation and process refinement projects steering them from concept through development budgeting validation rollout documentation and long-term performance. Our supportive environment encourages you to provide reliable compliant and effective manufacturing solutions while working collaboratively across functions.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

• Lead manufacturing scale-up capacity increase and projects aimed at improving operational efficiency within manufacturing.
• Manage full lifecycle CAPEX equipment and automation projects encompassing case development budgeting cost tracking user requirements build review vendor management installation qualification validation start-up and transition to operations.
• Provide technical leadership for validation activities across the full project lifecycle including commissioning IQ OQ PQ protocol development execution oversight deviation resolution final validation closure and preparation or review of compliant project and validation documentation.
• Supply senior-level engineering support for manufacturing workflows equipment and automation systems applying solid technical skills in automated equipment controls integration and potential process improvements.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects from concept through implementation and ongoing operational handover taking clear responsibility for scope schedules risks resources collaborators change control and deliverables.
• Lead resolution of complex manufacturing equipment and quality issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support introduction of new products methods technologies and equipment into QC manufacturing.
• Ensure engineering activities align with IVD ISO 13485 GMP and internal Quality Management Systems.
• Partner effectively with Operations Quality Engineering Supply Chain and Finance collaborators.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and provide day-to-day technical leadership within project teams.

Qualifications :

Knowledge Experience Skills and Certifications

Essential Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Chemical Mechanical Biomedical or related) or equivalent experience.
• Typically more than 10 years of experience in controlled manufacturing settings (IVD diagnostics Pharma or medical devices preferred).
• Proven background in leading extensive manufacturing scale-up validation and operational excellence efforts within a regulated setting complemented by strong project management and delivery capabilities.
• Extensive experience in validation quality systems regulatory adherence and risk management along with solid practical knowledge of commissioning and qualification criteria in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of automation equipment integration and control systems with experience managing project costs budgets and value delivery within regulated manufacturing projects.
• Recognized ability to solve novel high-complexity technical problems.
• Strong technical documentation communication and data-driven decision-making skills with experience preparing and reviewing project validation and engineering documentation.

Behavioural & Interpersonal Proficiencies:

• Known as a reliable senior engineer with demonstrated success in managing complex projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Operates with a high degree of ownership for assigned projects and workstreams.
• Influences decisions through experience data and collaboration.
• Passionate about practical execution continuous improvement and balanced results.

Additional Information :

LGC is a top life science tools company offering important solutions in growing markets.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Benefits

• 25 days holidays
• Life assurance & health allowance
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes and monetary awards
• Great long-term career opportunities

At LGC we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know.

Join us in this unique opportunity to be part of a company that is leading advancements in the industry!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time