Repair Centre Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering global medical technology company is looking for a Repair Centre Manager in Cambridge to lead in-house operations for innovative medical devices. This role involves managing a skilled team, ensuring compliance with medical regulations, and collaborating across departments to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Work with purpose on life-changing technology

Dynamic environment valuing curiosity and innovation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a service, repair, or manufacturing facility in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and related regulations.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards and lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the in-house Repair Centre team's daily operations.
• Oversee repairs and improvements for high-tech medical devices.
• Ensure compliance with global medical device standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Repair Centre Manager

Location: Cambridge

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology

Are you ready to take the lead in transforming how innovative medical devices are supported and maintained?

A pioneering global medical technology company is seeking a Repair Centre Manager to head up their in-house repair operations and pilot production line for a range of cutting-edge diagnostic systems.

This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven team working to make a profound impact on cancer care worldwide. You’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of a regulated service facility, helping to bring life-changing technology to clinics across the globe.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage a skilled team in the daily operation of the in-house Repair Centre, maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
• Oversee repairs, rework, and small-batch production activities for high-tech medical devices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, QA, Regulatory, Logistics, and Customer Care teams to continuously improve product quality and support systems.
• Analyse product fault data to drive improvements in product design, manufacturing, and repair processes.
• Represent the Repair Centre in audits and inspections, maintaining compliance with global medical device standards.
• Enhance workflows and SOPs to improve throughput, reduce turnaround time, and ensure team safety.
• Manage spare parts inventory and inspection processes in close coordination with supply chain teams.

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience managing a service, repair, or manufacturing facility within a regulated industry—ideally medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant medical device regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353), ESD control, and lab/workshop safety practices.
• Confidence in leading audits, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join?

• Work with purpose: Help scale life-changing technology that’s already improved care for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.
• Lead from the front: Be at the centre of a growing, high-impact technical operation.
• Collaborate with passionate experts across engineering, science, and healthcare.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment that values curiosity, precision, and people-first innovation.

Ready to lead change in a company where your work truly matters? Apply now to learn more.