Biomechanics Test Engineer Job

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Biomechanics Test Engineer-1500022154WDescriptionBIOMECHANICS TEST ENGINEERBASED IN LEEDSAre you ready for that next step in your career and want to take the opportunity to become part of the success story behind one of the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products and related services?DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive orthopaedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two great companiesWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented Biomechanics Test Engineer who has the innovation required to drive our products to the next generation for our patients.The Biomechanics Test Engineer will provide a professional level of expertise and knowledge in the areas of new product verification testing, research and analysis of field failures. The role requires the engineer to be capable of analysing and critiquing designs in prototype development stages in order to provide a functional test of efficacy. Other requirements include an understanding of biomechanics, materials, international standards and bioengineering in both industrial and academic fields.Main responsibilities:- Working in the following areas, mechanics/ biomechanics, stress / strain analysis, metrology, data recording and potentially material analysis- Undertake mechanical/numerical analysis and product functional testing- Translate biomechanical scenarios into complex mechanical test procedures- Create technical reports and author peer reviewed publications- Mentor students- Participate in the review process for function of current and new product (including investigative skills to evaluate customer complaints) and anticipate in design FMEA’s and process PFMEA’s- Unsupervised participation in development projects, possibly leading projects with a strong test/research bias (internal and external)- Develop company related systems and procedures including interdepartmental procedures- Create and implement Engineering Change Instructions, standard operating procedures, work instructions.- Undertake technical and departmental projects including the introduction of new test equipment to the company requirements of validation/Management of Change.- Participate in cross functional projects and work in a global team- Understand the requirement of working in worldwide projects across different time zones and with different cultural backgrounds- Understand the testing needs of regulatory bodies across the world- Undertake good laboratory practice in line with A2LA guidelines to ISO 17025 standards- Interact routinely with all levels of company management, surgeons, academics and vendors- Convert ideas into patent memos and filed patents to enhance the company’s intellectual property.- Contribute to departmental development strategy- Foster, develop and co-ordinate external links, relationships, partnerships and strategic alliances with academic institutes, technical specialists and associated industry within HCC/Due Diligence processesQualificationsTo be part of this high performance team you will be degree qualified with mechanical test experience and have familiarity within regulated industry is preferred.Together with:- A mechanical/materials/forensic/electronic or bio-engineering background- Ability to work without supervision- Superior time management, leadership and decision making skills- Being proactive, demonstrating a high level of initiative- Confident and effective communicator at all levels- Strong interpersonal skills- Team working skills and flexibility are essential- Demonstrate superior scientific report writing skillsThis is a great career pathway to amazing opportunities for people with a desire to make a difference to patients all over the world. If we have described your next move, then click on the APPLY button.We respectively request Government Officials to identify themselves as such on application; for the purpose of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. If you decide to apply for the position, any personal data which you provide shall be processed by Johnson & Johnson Medical, a Johnson & Johnson company. Your personal data shall be processed for the purposes of recruitment, recruitment policy and selection.Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-LeedsOrganization: Depuy Int'l Ltd. (8722)Job Function: R&D Engineering (R&D)