Reliability Engineer

Job Title:Reliability Engineer

Industry: Medical Devices

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position

About The Company

You will be joining an organisation who specialise in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of novel, high performance tissue-healing technologies, including advanced wound care products, surgical dressings, and medical grade materials as well as medical adhesives and sutures for closing and sealing tissue.

Job Description

Overview

My client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Reliability Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of all medical devices, contributing to the development and maintenance of world-class products that positively impact patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct reliability testing on medical devices, including wound care products and sealants.
• Analyze test data to identify potential failure modes and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability considerations are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and implement reliability plans for new product development projects.
• Conduct FMEA to identify and prioritize potential failure modes, assessing their impact on product performance and patient safety.
• Investigate and analyze field failures, conducting root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize statistical methods to analyze reliability data and predict product performance.
• Implement statistical process controls to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Prepare detailed reliability reports, documenting test methods, results, and recommendations.
• Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, including engineering teams and management.
• Ensure that reliability activities comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Support regulatory submissions by providing relevant reliability documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in product reliability through feedback mechanisms and analysis of field performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Advanced degree (MS or PhD) is a plus.
• Proven experience in Reliability Engineering, preferably in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of reliability testing methods, statistical analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices (FDA, ISO 13485) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Salary & Benefits

£35,000 - £45,000per annum

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Contribution to the improvement of healthcare through cutting-edge medical technology.

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV to (url removed). Please include "Reliability Engineer" in the subject line.