Job Description
* JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
* LOCATION: Bristol, near Temple Meads (BS2 0RA) - This is an office-based position
* CONTRACT: Permanent - Full-time (Mon-Fri)
* SALARY: £Competitive (plus bonus up to 5% annual salary)
THE COMPANY
Over the past 30 years, L&T has become a global player in the medical simulation education market. It has ambitious plans for further growth in the next 5 years across the globe, through investment and new product development.
Multi award-winning and still privately owned, the £25M business has grown from a tabletop start-up, to a multinational business with its head office and manufacturing in Bristol, along with sales offices in the USA, Australia and Sweden.
The vision of the business remains as it always has: to design and manufacture medical task trainers which through deliberate clinical practice help improve patient outcomes.
People are at the heart of L&T, they comprise the expertise, contribute to and deliver the vision, in this fascinating and growing market sector. Take a look at what we are all about.
THE ROLE
The role aims to develop L&T products from early prototypes to their final production version via collaboration with the Project Lead. As part of the project team, you will liaise with OPS/ENG and PM Teams to deliver the project deliverables through the NPD phases. Working with Eng. to facilitate a smooth and accurate Tooling/Handover phase, follow all L&T procedures and update these when needed. Update and maintain all relevant documents and databases.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Deliver high-quality engineering designs from concept through to production release.
* Produce accurate 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation.
* Take technical ownership of assigned components, sub-assemblies, or projects, including BoM updates.
* Ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
* Apply sound engineering analysis and calculations to validate designs.
* Support, and on occasion lead, prototype builds, testing, and design verification activities.
* Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
* Identify and implement design improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
* Manage design and engineering changes and maintain revision control.
* Deliver tasks to agreed timescales, quality standards, and project plans.
* Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers as required.
* Follows L&T’s QMS Procedures and Work Instructions.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in product development or R&D.
* Strong grounding in mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
* Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD (inc. surface modelling) and 2D drawing creation to relevant standards.
* Experience with tolerance analysis and design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
* Practical knowledge of common manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet metal, and injection moulding
* Experience delivering prototypes, testing, and design verification activities.
* Ability to apply engineering calculations and structured problem-solving techniques.
* Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
* Understanding of engineering change control, quality systems, and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Knowledge of RTV silicones and PU foams would be beneficial.
* Experience with Arduino programming and or mechatronics would be beneficial.
THE PACKAGE
In return we offer a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus based on personal objectives that pays up to 5% of your salary annually, study support and the chance to progress in a rapidly growing company.
We have recently introduced a new flexible working policy; it currently allows employees (following a probationary period) to work from home one day a week (if their work can be done from home) and also to work longer hours during the week and finish early on a Friday. This is a new initiative that we will review and extend if our employees value it and it works well.
Other benefits include a salary sacrifice pension scheme where the company matches your contribution up to 5% plus Employer NI savings - currently 15% of your contribution (this also applies to voluntary contributions), a non-contributory healthcare cash plan including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), life insurance paying 4x your salary, access to a virtual GP, 25 days holiday (with possibility of buying additional leave), and a cycle to work scheme.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you feel you have got what it takes, please send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you consider yourself suitable for the role, to the HR Manager, Limbs & Things.