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Some engineers are fantastic at designing reliable, accurate and energy efficient heart monitors.
Others are leading the way in the design of futuristic cockpits and control centres for next generation fighter jets.
Some especially forward-thinking engineers are designing automated robotic machines that will take cells from a patients liver, convert these into stem cell's and cultivate them to allow scientists and doctors to grow new organs or repair damaged muscle tissue.
If you successfully interview for this role, this is exactly the sort of work you will be doing.
You will be part of one of the globe's leading research and design companies based in Scotland’s famous capital city, Edinburgh. Edinburgh is well known for being a hub of technological and scientific discovery. Remember, this is the city where Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone, John Logie Baird invented the television and Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin and insulin.
You don’t necessarily have to have designed medical or aerospace products before. The most important thing is that you love what you do and are willing to push boundaries to create technology that will change the planet.
The Job
The Technical Project Manager (R&D) is the interface between the design team (which will include Mechanical Design Engineers, Hardware Designers, Software Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Scientists etc.) and the end customer.
The organisation in questions works with various clients across the globe so no two projects are the same. Which is why we think you will find the Project Manager role so interesting!
You could be working with a client in Japan on the concept for a new wearable medical device one week and reviewing the budget for a high-speed financial mapping device the next.
I don’t need to tell you that the Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project because you already do this.
What I will say, is that it is crucial you have been involved in the design of a product that has digital and analogue electronics, embedded and graphical user interface software design and mechanical moving parts. If this sounds like your bread and butter, then this is the job for you!
What’s in it for you!
"The company is only as good as their employees"
This is the mantra that the whole organisation company works to, so you can be assured that you wont just be another bum on a seat.
They do not want to hire you and then see you leave 2 years later. That’s why your career path is constantly being discussed and reviewed to make sure you are getting the experience and training you require to get to where you want to be.
Whether that’s a Design Authority in your chosen field or the Director of your own business unit.
The training is a mix of in house and external training that has been specially selected to get the most of their employees. And no expense has been spared in this pursuit. If you decide you want t to be a chartered, fantastic, you will be sponsored throughout the process. If you want Prince2 project management training its likely its already in your development plan.
On top of this you will be paid well and fairly. The company has very well-defined pay scales, so you will know what you need to achieve to get that promotion you desire.
Their standard benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this increases over time and length of service), buy and sell holiday scheme (very useful for those that have more holidays one year and less the next), a generous pension scheme, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, childcare vouchers (because raising a child is tantamount to bankruptcy these days), 3X annual salary life assurance.
They have regular company days out and strive to help all employees build lasting relationships across the organisation, so you will really feel like you are a part of the organisation. Not just a name tag.
Relocation
If you are based outside of Edinburgh, Scotland but are interested in the Technical Project Manager (R&D) job please still apply. You will have access to relocation assistance if you decide to relocate and there is extensive help and support, so you won’t feel alone in the task. The team has multiple nationalities from across the globe so as long as you speak English you will be fine.
Apply Now
If this Technical Project Manager (R&D) position based in Edinburgh, Scotland sounds remotely interesting and you would like more information, please get in touch by either sending a CV to JBean@octagongroup.co.uk or call 01525 306220 and ask for Jabe.
Looking forward to speaking with you!
This role would be suitable for Engineering Managers looking for new jobs in Scotland, Edinburgh. It would also be suitable for an Electronics or Hardware Manager, a Software Design Manager, a Mechanical Design Manager or R&D Research and Development Manager looking for a job in Edinburgh, Scotland. You will require product design experience in medical, aerospace, life sciences, wearable electronics, instrumentation, design consultancy or similar field.