Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Shape the Face of Cancer Treatment at Luminate Medical

Luminate Medical is on a mission to change the way we experience cancer care. We design and build technologies that help providers deliver better, faster, and lower cost care for patients.

We are approaching critical milestones in product development and commercialisation. As we scale, we are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead our manufacturing and process development of our latest device – Lotus: a ground-breaking technology to enable cancer care at home.

Working closely with R&D, Design Assurance, Quality and Operations colleagues, you will provide manufacturing expertise to design, set-up and validate the assembly processes for our device. Above all, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about working with people, and thrive in taking responsibility for delivering projects on-time to make real world patient impact.

Working at Luminate Medical

• This is a key early hire at a rapidly growing company. You will have an opportunity to shape the development and production of multiple high-impact patient-facing products and gain first-hand insights into the growth of a start-up.

• We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

• Training and personal development is a key part of our culture. Comprehensive training will be provided. In addition, we will provide opportunities to develop and grow as an individual.

• We believe in quality of life in our products and for our people, offering flexible working hours and a generous vacation policy.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with the R&D design team on optimising the design considering DFM & DFA principals.

• Lead the establishment of an assembly line within a class 8 cleanroom environment including jig and fixture design/set-up.

• Validate equipment and processes for assembly of the Lotus device.

• Together with
  R&D and Operations support builds for R&D testing, product verification, process validation, clinical trials and commercial use.

• Own the creation of work instructions and in-process test methods based on design specifications and pFMEA requirements.

• Initiate process controls and data collection to enable real-time feedback on yield.

• Lead process failure and non-conformance root causing.

• Plan and manage project timelines for manufacturing projects.

• Work with existing and future external manufacturing partners to ensure processes are meeting time and quality expectations.

• Continually look for opportunities to optimise the manufacturing processes through design and development.

• Use 3D CAD packages and in-house prototyping tools, such as 3D printers, to design and create fixture concepts to aid assembly.

• Strive to meet and exceed expectations to delivery on quality, cost and timelines.

Personal Attributes – The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Creative: A creative problem solver who is enthusiastic about new ideas.

• Open: You are willing to adopt, engage with and shape company culture in a positive manner. You can give and receive candid feedback in a constructive and positive manner.

• Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. You are able to articulate ideas clearly and support ideas with evidence.

• Self-Driven: You have a sense of urgency in your work, are resourceful and independent, and thrive when taking responsibility for tasks. You engage in ongoing personal development.

• Organised: You can prioritise your list of tasks independently and ensure actions are completed on time.

• Team Oriented: You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team, all working towards a common goal.

Experience Requirements – The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Qualification: Engineering or relevant technical degree.

• Experience: 6+ years relevant experience working within a manufacturing environment (with a minimum 3 years in the medical device industry) as a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent. Experience must include:

• Working within an ISO13485 QMS or equivalent environment.

• Optimising assembly processes to improve throughput.

• Processing polymeric materials within a cleanroom environment.

• Installing and validating new equipment & processes.

• Root cause investigations.

• Process analysis.

• Supplier Engagement: Comfortable and confident communicating and managing external suppliers.

Experience Advantages – It Would Be Advantageous to Have:

• Engineering masters or further diploma in a relevant technical field.

• Processing PCBs &/or electromechanical components

• Designing and configuring assembly spaces

• Previous experience working in a startup or SME environment.

• Experience working with rapid prototyping techniques including 3D printing, vacuum forming, heat sealing.

• Supporting supplier process validations e.g. injection moulding.

• Been responsible for
  line installations or line transfers

• Developed assembly processes from the ground up

• Experience with Lean manufacturing tools and techniques

Don’t have all of these requirements?

Some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart – tell us what you have learned and achieved, whether personal or work-related! With the right mindset, many of the skills above can be learned on the job. If this role excites you, don’t let the description hold you back!