Job Description
Design Engineer | Medical Devices | UK
A growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a Design Engineer to join its expanding R&D team. The organisation designs and manufactures specialist clinical equipment used across healthcare environments globally and is recognised for delivering high-quality, innovative products that improve patient care.
This role will play a key part in developing new products, enhancing existing designs, and supporting the full engineering lifecycle within a regulated medical device environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop new product designs and support improvements to existing product lines
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering documentation
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly documentation
• Develop and implement verification and validation (V&V) test plans
• Support the creation of Instructions for Use (IFU) and service manuals
• Lead and contribute to key technical documentation including risk management and FMEA
• Work closely with prototyping teams to support development builds
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams during new product introduction (NPI)
• Manage engineering change notices and product updates
Requirements
Essential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams
• Solid mechanical engineering foundation (degree preferred) with exposure to electronics/software integration
• Experience contributing to or managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software
Desirable
• Experience within medical device development or regulated product design
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
• Exposure to IEC medical device standards including 60601 series, 62304, and 62366-1
• Understanding of welding techniques and their impact on mechanical design
• Experience conducting in-house product testing
• Familiarity with MRP systems and maintaining Bills of Materials
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering function where you will contribute directly to the development of innovative healthcare technology.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.