R&D Lab Manager

Edinburgh, Midlothian
Enoda
Enoda is looking for a R&D Lab Manager to join their rapidly expanding team in Edinburgh.

Who we are

Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.

Enoda is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.

Integrated hardware and software solutions slot into existing infrastructure, enabling the grid to become self-balancing and the primary provider of system stability.

We are a mission-driven organisation committed to enabling humanity to prosper on 100% renewable energy. We are averse to introducing bureaucracy and are building a working culture that enables us to achieve our purpose and change the world.

As R&D Lab Manager, you’ll spend your time:

• Maintaining the laboratory space, organization of working area, parts spares and other items required for prototyping
• Ensuring the safety and compliance requirements for the laboratory are met by all lab users and visitors
• Maintaining the physical and cyber security of the lab and of critical or expensive equipment
• Regularly checking, machine maintenance and establishing/maintaining calibration schedules for laboratory equipment
• Reviewing and approving all work instructions, standard operation procedures and other controlled documentation for the laboratory and associated activities
• Representing the laboratory operations during regulatory and customer visits
• Promoting and leading the culture of continuous improvement within the laboratory
• Line managing the laboratory team
• COSHH responsible persons for laboratory
• Generation of operational metrics relatable to Enoda’s quality management system
• Raising and progressing QMS records. E.g. Change controls, Non-Conformances, deviations, CA/Pas

The key experience we’re looking for:

• Experienced Laboratory Manager or Supervisor, ideally with a manufacturing/ management background
• Line management experience
• Working knowledge of relevant standards, especially ISO 9001:2015
• Administration background in calibration and testing required equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft packages
• Prior experience in writing work instructions, standard operation procedures, codes of conduct
• Experience dealing with external suppliers within a technology or manufacturing domain
• Experience in communicating with cross-functional stakeholders and ability to present both quantitative and qualitative data
• Adaptive training style

The following would be advantageous:

• Working knowledge of COSHH regulations within a manufacturing environment
• Train the trainer qualified
• Familiarity with Electrical and/or Electronics engineering disciplines

What we offer:

• Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills & experience
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Pension policy tailored to your requirements
• 33 days annual leave + Holiday purchase/sell scheme
• Dental cash-back scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Season travel ticket loan
• Enhanced company sick pay & Income Protection
• Life Assurance

Enoda is cultivating an environment where we embrace our vision of sustainable prosperity for everyone. Built on the principles of win-win outcomes and extreme ownership, we strive to act with integrity and be accountable.

Teams are encouraged to be relentless in the pursuit of scientific truth; we strive on the challenge of solving the most complex problems together.