Job Description
Repair Centre Manager
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology
Are you ready to take the lead in transforming how innovative medical devices are supported and maintained?
A pioneering global medical technology company is seeking a Repair Centre Manager to head up their in-house repair operations and pilot production line for a range of cutting-edge diagnostic systems.
This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven team working to make a profound impact on cancer care worldwide. You’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of a regulated service facility, helping to bring life-changing technology to clinics across the globe.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead and manage a skilled team in the daily operation of the in-house Repair Centre, maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
* Oversee repairs, rework, and small-batch production activities for high-tech medical devices.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, QA, Regulatory, Logistics, and Customer Care teams to continuously improve product quality and support systems.
* Analyse product fault data to drive improvements in product design, manufacturing, and repair processes.
* Represent the Repair Centre in audits and inspections, maintaining compliance with global medical device standards.
* Enhance workflows and SOPs to improve throughput, reduce turnaround time, and ensure team safety.
* Manage spare parts inventory and inspection processes in close coordination with supply chain teams.
What You’ll Bring:
* A degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline.
* Significant experience managing a service, repair, or manufacturing facility within a regulated industry—ideally medical devices.
* Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant medical device regulations.
* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
* Familiarity with electrical safety standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353), ESD control, and lab/workshop safety practices.
* Confidence in leading audits, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join?
* Work with purpose: Help scale life-changing technology that’s already improved care for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.
* Lead from the front: Be at the centre of a growing, high-impact technical operation.
* Collaborate with passionate experts across engineering, science, and healthcare.
* Enjoy a dynamic environment that values curiosity, precision, and people-first innovation.
Ready to lead change in a company where your work truly matters? Apply now to learn more.