Job Description
Want to be part of a team transforming healthcare?
We are supporting an innovative Oxfordshire-based DeepTech medical imaging company developing a new generation of low-dose 3D X-ray systems designed to make advanced imaging more accessible, practical and cost-effective.
Having built a strong foundation in R&D, the business is now entering an exciting commercialisation phase, with products progressing towards market deployment and wider real-world adoption. As part of this journey, they are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the design, development and industrialisation of advanced imaging systems and associated technologies.
Why Join?
* Join a pioneering medical imaging company at a major commercialisation stage
* Work on cutting-edge low-dose 3D X-ray products with real-world clinical and industrial impact
* Take ownership of meaningful mechanical design and development projects in a highly collaborative R&D environment
Location: Oxfordshire / Begbroke site
About the Role
* Act as a functional expert, providing guidance and advice to colleagues in their specialist area (Mechanical Engineering and testing)
* Generate practical design concepts and solutions and create models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
* Supporting the development of manufacturing processes and novel designs for new technology applications and materials
* Analyse and verify designs (including designing and carrying out stress, thermal and tolerance analyses), document results and make data led recommendations to support continuous improvement of our products and processes
* Prepare documentation and technical reports, including drawings and work instructions, and all other project documentation as required
* Liaising with internal stakeholders and key external partners to resolve design and development issues
* Take ownership for own project work, lead projects and identify and prioritise critical tasks to meet project delivery deadlines
* Works collaboratively to plan future product development in line with company objectives
* Order components and materials, liaising with suppliers to ensure project deliverables are met
* Resolve any technical issues that arise, including documenting and reporting investigatory work
* Assist with the build and progression of prototype products and develop these into production assemblies
Requirements
Experience:
* Design engineering experience in a high technology environment
* Mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, metal fabrication, welding and advanced materials
* Leading R&D projects under a stage review product development process
* A track record in industrial product development, ideally in the medical or metrology/NDT domain
* Scoping work, making design decisions, and completing tasks within deadline and budget
* Commercial experience of working with suppliers would be advantageous
* Working within a medical device or other highly regulated industry would be welcome but not essential
* Designing for EMC to protect internal electronics
Skills:
* Strong technical skills including knowledge of the materials and coating processes applied in material selection
* Knowledge of GD&T applied to drawings and the assignment of realistic tolerances balancing function with cost
* Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering background, and be able to apply knowledge to real-world situations
* Proficient in 3D CAD using SolidWorks, to produce designs and drawings using best practice geometric tolerances and drawing standards including experience with drawing control systems such as PDM
* Ability to produce creative and practical design solutions including appropriate analysis, incorporating electronics, PCBs cabling and sensors within a mechanical package
* Desire to mentor and develop the skills and capabilities of other team members
* Proactive, results-driven focus with the ability to successfully identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues and work to deadlines in and R&D environment
If you are an experienced mechanical engineer looking to join a company bringing next-generation imaging technology into real-world use, I would be very pleased to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV.