Lead Electronics Engineer

Smith & Nephew; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Electronics Engineer to develop strategies for electronic systems within the Advanced Wound Devices portfolio. This role involves managing technical projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product resilience. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in electronics engineering and substantial manufacturing sector experience.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible Holidays and Time Off

Private Health and Dental plans

Training and mentorship programs

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Requires qualifications in electronics engineering or related field with expertise in sustain & resilience engineering.
• Typically requires an advanced degree or equivalent work experience.
• Substantial experience within the manufacturing sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for electronic systems and devices.
• Lead and manage electronics-related projects with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electronics incidents and drive solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Technical oversight

Education

Advanced degree in electronics engineering or related field

Job description

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living! To do what we do, we develop and innovate our products and processes. It requires collaboration between functional specialists across the business. From engineering, scientific, clinical, regulatory, operational and commercial professionals; everyone plays their part to taking our products into our customers hands.

Lead Electronics Engineer

The role of Lead Electronics Engineer will be part of our Operations team and will look to deliver key strategic initiatives across our Advanced Wound Devices portfolio; driving product sustainment, manufacturing resilience and continued value within our Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO).

What will you be doing?

You will develop and implement comprehensive strategies for electronic systems, components, and devices within the AWD franchise, applying specialized expertise in the electronics field to ensure the resilience and reliability of products and manufacturing capabilities - driving both product sustainment and value. In executing these strategies, you will lead and manage complex electronics-related projects, providing technical oversight & responsibility on high profile transfers, whilst delivering changes to enhance product and manufacturing capabilities.

As part of the role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines, providing technical leadership and guidance to integrate operational considerations into product development and manufacturing processes.

You will lead root cause analysis investigations for electronics-related incidents or failures, driving both the development of appropriate corrective actions and preventative measures. You will help deliver in-depth risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for electronic systems and components, identifying potential points of failure and developing proactive plans to address such vulnerabilities, supporting both cybersecurity and software needs.

As a primary point of contact for electronics within our contract manufacturing organisation, you will guide and support the team, maintain technical documentation and keep up to date with regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practices. Driving the implementation of cutting-edge techniques and technologies related to electronics engineering in medical device manufacturing industry.

What does success look like?

Success in the role will be defined by delivery of sustained and resilient products to the market, driving improvements, reliability and margin benefits across the portfolio.

Qualifications

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Requires a combination of qualifications in electronics engineering or a related field, with specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in sustain & resilience engineering for electronics.
• Typically requires an advanced degree in electronics engineering or a related field, or the equivalent work experience that provides specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in electronics engineering.
• Substantial experience within the manufacturing sector/operations remit (managing technical projects with external contract manufacturers is preferable).
• Ability to solve unique and complex problems, applying conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions with a track record of leading and implementing projects with success.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

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• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options and a car allowance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Holidays and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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