Job Description
Senior Development Engineer
Pontypridd
Up to £55,000
1 day WFH per week
We’re looking for a Senior Development Engineer to join our New Product Development team. This is a key technical role where you’ll help shape innovative, safe, and compliant medical devices used around the world.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Development Engineer, you’ll provide hands-on technical expertise across the full product lifecycle. Your day-to-day work will include:
* Designing and developing medical devices from proven concept through to market release
* Ensuring designs are robust, safe, compliant, and cost-effective
* Applying system-level thinking, risk management, and best engineering practices
* Creating and maintaining Design History Files (DHF), including DFMEA, verification, validation, and usability documentation
* Working closely with manufacturers to optimise designs for manufacturability
* Planning and conducting verification and validation testing (including ISIR where required)
* Capturing engineering data and decisions within the PLM system
* Collaborating with cross-functional and international teams
* Continuously developing your skills and supporting a culture of quality and improvement
What we’re looking for
Essential
* BSc degree in Product Design, Engineering, or a related science discipline
* Strong experience applying engineering principles and problem-solving techniques
* Experience compiling Technical Files for medical devices
* Solid knowledge of extruded and moulded component design
* Familiarity with ISO 13485, MDR and/or FDA regulations
* Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, or another 3D CAD package
* Good understanding of statistics and engineering maths
* Basic project management experience
* Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
* A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail
Desirable
* Experience with usability engineering files
* Basic electronics knowledge and familiarity with IEC 60601
* MATLAB or FEA experience
* Basic programming (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
* Experience using AI tools to boost productivity
* Experience collaborating with overseas engineering teams
Salary & Benefits
Up to £55,000
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) plus holiday trading scheme
Pension
Life assurance
Plus additional benefits