Job description
Skills/ experience required include:
Essential
Knowledge of current manufacturing and assembly processes
Previous work with design software, 3D modelling, parametric design
Good experimental skills and the ability to balance the need of technical
and commercial interests of the project
Strong problem-solving ability
Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as part
of the team
Ability to take the initiative and have a strong desire to pursue
innovative design solutions to fruition
Desirable
High level of design and development acumen to manage the complex
integration of electronics, optical and mechanical components
Knowledge of AI/machine learning approaches or the desire to upskill in
this area.
Main responsibilities:
Design, build and commission of a complete instrument considering the
associated data control systems
Produce a production scalable instrument viable for cost-constrained
markets
Map the Manufacturing Readiness Levels of product
Final specification/list of technology/equipment capable of delivering all
production phases for production of the device in collaboration with
relevant suppliers and sub-contractors.
Take ownership of all aspects of the project including liaising with
engineers, potential customers and equipment providers.
Manage production cost parameters, budget management and embedding of new
skills into the company team.
Personal attributes:
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a
cross-disciplinary project team
Leadership and maturity of communication and organisation skills to deliver
the KTP project and ensure it achieves agreed milestones and objectives
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches and pathways.
Ability to work closely with all stakeholders and establish an effective
knowledge transfer process in the company.
Project description
BGR’s novel CENOS medical device enables the rapid, mobile detection of a range of significant animal and human diseases. This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project aims to advance CENOS to the required Manufacturing Readiness Level to enable scaled production.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop a medical device for manufacture and be part of a collaborative team between BGR and Aston to develop the knowledge that will underpin the company’s future product development processes.
About the business
BG Research (BGR) is an established innovative Biotechnology company with a mission to provide pioneering molecular and engineering technologies to improve access to diagnostic testing and benefit global health outcomes – but most importantly save lives. https://www.bgresearchltd.com/bgresearch.html
Engineering & Technology
Engineering & Technology
Minimum BEng (Preferred MEng/MSc) in Engineering, Industrial Design, Design for Manufacturing or related discipline at Merit or above evidencing ability in manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly or performance design.
7 August 2024
1 September 2024
0434-24
Skills/ experience required include:
Essential
Knowledge of current manufacturing and assembly processes
Previous work with design software, 3D modelling, parametric design
Good experimental skills and the ability to balance the need of technical and commercial interests of the project
Strong problem-solving ability
Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as part of the team
Ability to take the initiative and have a strong desire to pursue innovative design solutions to fruition
Desirable
High level of design and development acumen to manage the complex integration of electronics, optical and mechanical components
Knowledge of AI/machine learning approaches or the desire to upskill in this area.
Main responsibilities:
Design, build and commission of a complete instrument considering the associated data control systems
Produce a production scalable instrument viable for cost-constrained markets
Map the Manufacturing Readiness Levels of product
Final specification/list of technology/equipment capable of delivering all production phases for production of the device in collaboration with relevant suppliers and sub-contractors.
Take ownership of all aspects of the project including liaising with engineers, potential customers and equipment providers.
Manage production cost parameters, budget management and embedding of new skills into the company team.
Personal attributes:
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a cross-disciplinary project team
Leadership and maturity of communication and organisation skills to deliver the KTP project and ensure it achieves agreed milestones and objectives
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches and pathways.
Ability to work closely with all stakeholders and establish an effective knowledge transfer process in the company.