Overview
R&D Mechanical Engineer – Medical Devices (NPI & MDR)
Hybrid working | Kent-based design centre
38-41k + bens
Contact - Emily Powell - Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
This opportunity suits an engineer with solid post-graduate experience who enjoys working on technically rigorous products from concept through to verification and approval.
A global medical technology organisation is expanding its R&D Functional Engineering team in Kent. The group focuses on new product introduction and regulatory remediation, supporting a broad portfolio of critical-care medical devices used worldwide.
This is a role for someone comfortable operating in a highly regulated environment, where structure, documentation and sound engineering judgement are essential.
The Role
* You’ll contribute to longer-term, complex engineering programmes, often spanning several years. The work is detailed and process-driven, involving full lifecycle ownership rather than short-term sustaining changes.
* You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, systems specialists and a dedicated CAD team, contributing to design decisions, risk management and verification activity.
* This is not an entry-level position and not suited to engineers looking for purely CAD-focused roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting new product development and MDR remediation programmes
* Contributing to design changes across existing medical device portfolios
* Coordinating prototyping with external suppliers and global manufacturing sites
* Participating in risk management activities (DFMEA / PFMEA, mitigation planning)
* Supporting verification testing and associated technical documentation
* Reviewing and red-lining engineering drawings in collaboration with CAD specialists
* Working within established quality systems and design controls
About You
* You’ll be an engineer with solid post-graduate experience who can take ownership of defined workstreams while working effectively within a structured R&D environment.
* You’re likely to bring :
* A Mechanical Engineering degree (or closely related discipline)
* Several years’ post-graduate engineering experience within a regulated industry
* Medical device experience (strongly preferred), with an understanding of regulatory expectations
* Exposure to risk management, verification and quality documentation
* Experience with plastic components and manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding)
* Working knowledge of SolidWorks, particularly for drawing review and design input
* Engineers from other regulated sectors may be considered where there is clear evidence of comfort with risk-based thinking, structured processes and documentation-heavy projects.
The Team & Environment
* You’ll join a collaborative R&D team that values :
* Technical competence balanced with strong communication
* Engineers who work well within teams and accept guidance
* A calm, professional approach to complex engineering challenges
* The culture is supportive, inclusive and focused on delivering safe, high-quality products.
Working Pattern
Hybrid working — 2 days per week on-site at the Kent design centre
Standard office hours with sensible flexibility
No long-hours culture, but a shared responsibility to meet critical project demands
If you’re an engineer looking to deepen your experience in medical device R&D, working on meaningful, regulated products with real patient impact, this role offers long-term technical development and stability
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