Repair Centre Manager

Endomag; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cancer care technology is seeking a Repair Centre Manager to oversee the in-house repair capabilities for their groundbreaking products. This role involves leading a team, managing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a regulated service or manufacturing facility (medical devices).
• In-depth understanding of medical device quality and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, 21 CFR).
• Experience in managing budgets and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Repair Centre team and daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and document processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/engineering or related field

Job description

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Job title: Repair Centre Manager

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cambridge (CB4 0WN)

Responsible to: Product Engineering Director - Operations

Key working relationships: Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Care, QA

The purpose of the role:

Endomag is a global technology company dedicated to improving cancer care for everyone. Our mission is to help women with breast cancer receive better treatment, avoiding unnecessary surgery when possible and ensuring better outcomes when surgery is needed. By leveraging our magnetic-based technologies, including the Sentimag, Magtrace lymphatic tracer, and Magseed marker, we enable physicians to accurately stage breast cancer and perform precise tissue localisation procedures.

To date, we've helped over 600,000 women worldwide access more precise and less invasive breast cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Repair Centre Manager to join our team and play a vital role in developing and expanding our in-house repair and pilot line capabilities for Sentimag products.

If you're passionate about advancing cancer care globally and possess the expertise to help us achieve our goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and duties:

• Lead and manage the Repair Centre team, ensuring they are adequately trained, motivated, and equipped to perform their duties to a high standard.
• Manage the daily activities of the on-site Repair Centre, ensuring that all repairs and pilot line tasks are completed efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
• Partner with various departments across Endomag to input into continuous improvement initiatives, reinforcing the Repair Centre as a centre of excellence in medical device repair and manufacturing.
• Work closely with the customer care team, logistics team and external distributors to ensure customers are regularly updated and receive timely feedback regarding repair progress.
• Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D teams to document, investigate, and analyse reported product faults, identifying trends and potential improvements to product design or processes.
• Build strong relationships with Service Teams across wider Hologic organisation.
• Regularly assess, update and enhance workflows, workspaces, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and productivity within the Repair Centre.
• Maintain precise records of repair and pilot line activities, ensuring full documentation compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with the supply chain and product engineering teams to manage spare parts inventory and oversee the incoming inspection of parts to ensure quality and availability.
• Ensure that all Repair Centre operations adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, 21 CFR).
• Ensure the health and safety of the Repair Centre team and any visitors, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations within the facility.
• Ensure that all Repair Centre tools, and equipment are regularly maintained, calibrated, and in optimal working condition to support repair and manufacturing activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in physics/engineering or closely related field
• Proven track record in managing a heavily regulated service or manufacturing facility, preferably within the medical device industry.
• In-depth understanding of medical device quality and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDD/MDR, and 21 CFR.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing, service, or laboratory environment, including COSHH guidelines and risk assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in representing the organization during internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up actions.
• Familiarity with ESD control measures and Electrical Safety testing in accordance with MET, IEC 60601-1, and IEC 62353 standards.
• Experience in managing budgets, controlling costs, and preparing financial reports to ensure efficient resource use and cost-effective operations.

Abilities and Skills

• Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to motivate, guide, and influence teams toward achieving process improvements.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate changes, engage stakeholders, and manage cross-functional collaborations.
• Project Management: Skilled in leading process & continuous improvement projects, ensuring successful implementation within set timelines.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt processes in response to evolving business needs, ensuring ongoing improvement and success.

Other: Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally