Bespak is looking for a Chief Development Engineer for the Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ. The salary range for this permanent role is between £65k and £75k plus a discretionary annualbonus.Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance / relocation allowance expenses.
Working Pattern We are flexible Work 7.5 hours + 30 mins lunch break, between 8 and 5, this could be 8am to 4pm / 9am to 5pm or a variation of this.Hybrid working- 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home, flexible to the needs of the business.
As Chief Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the integrity of our drug delivery device products and the design processes behind them. You will own the methodologies for how products are designed and ensure they meet quality, cost, and volume targets using Design for Six Sigma principles. You will provide technical leadership, act as a "Design Authority," and mentor development engineers while staying abreast of industry trends and future product needs. You'll also be responsible for managing design control processes, embedding robust design techniques, and overseeing the use of CAE tools. Ultimately, you will ensure that our products are designed safely and effectively, meet all requirements, and maintain our competitive edge.
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We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.
As a Chief Development Engineer, your duties will include:
- Ensure product designs meet quality and cost targets.
- Lead and develop a Design for Six Sigma culture.
- Collaborate to understand future product needs and requirements.
- Mentor engineers and support their professional development.
- Implement and grow best practice tools and techniques.
- Manage intellectual property for the proprietary portfolio.
Chief Development Engineer, key skills and experience:
- Chartered Engineer, degree in Mechanical, Product Design or related field.
- Demonstrable experience in robust product design.
- Design authority experience in precision drug delivery devices.
- In-depth knowledge of medical device NPI quality systems.
- Solidworks and project management experience in large programmes.
- Experience of working within an ISO 13485 quality system.
Chief Development Engineer, benefits:
28 days holiday + bank holidays | 8% employer contribution added to employees 3% | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking| Relocation allowance expenses
For this role we are offering a relocation expenses allowance if you are interested in moving to the local area. Kings Lynn is a market town steeped in history with an hourly direct rail link to Cambridge (1 hour) and London (2 hours). The location is close to the beautiful Norfolk coastline and is an hours drive to the cities of Norwich and Peterborough.The population is nearly 43,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, a shopping centre, restaurants, 9 junior schools 3 high schools, 5 GP practices, a hospital and a college.
This role could suit someone with experience as a Senior Development, Principle Development Engineer or Product Development Manager.
As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative aim to be accredited to SBTI which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.
A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
Our core values are Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that is what makes our company a great place to work.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
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