Job Description
A leading role for an experienced professional to oversee the R&D laboratory, workshop, and stores area. This is a 3-month contract opportunity to contribute to innovative consumer products for companion animal wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain efficient operation of the R&D laboratory, workshop, and stores area.
* Evaluate and implement up-to-date safe working practices (COSHH/Risk Assessments) in the lab, workshop, and stores.
* Calibrate and service all laboratory and workshop equipment.
* Purchase materials, consumables, and tools.
* Develop and improve laboratory and test capabilities for future projects.
* Plan and manage resources, including external test houses when needed.
* Plan and sequence workloads to meet project demands.
* Lead contractors or other technicians as required.
* Collaborate with engineers on test-related projects.
* Design detailed product test plans.
* Assemble test products/assemblies, including soldering, mechanical assembly, programming, calibration, and monitoring.
* Design and develop test rigs.
* Analyze test results and perform fault finding.
* Document test findings using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
* Ensure health and safety standards are met in the laboratory, workshop, and stores area.
* Complete risk assessments and maintain procedure documents.
* Manage the safe storage and disposal of materials and waste products.
Key Skills and Requirements
* Proficiency in managing R&D laboratory and workshop environments.
* Knowledge of safe working practices and health and safety regulations.
* Experience in calibrating and servicing laboratory and workshop equipment.
* Ability to purchase and manage materials and tools.
* Strong resource planning and project management skills.
* Experience in assembling and testing electronic and mechanical prototypes.
* Proficiency in designing and developing test rigs.
* Analytical skills for test result analysis and fault finding.
* Proficiency in using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for documentation.
* Knowledge of COSHH regulations and risk assessments.
* Ability to manage health and safety standards and procedures.