At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production engineering efforts to innovate healthcare technology and improve manufacturing processes.
- Company: Join Bedfont, an award-winning medical tech company with a global impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, hybrid working, and more perks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and quality in medical devices.
- Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing or production engineering required.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Harrietsham, Kent
Application and Interviews
The job advert closes by the 19th July 2026, with 1st stage telephone interviews and second stage face-to-face interviews scheduled to be held the last 2 weeks of July 2026.
The Story: Established in 1976, Bedfont is an award-winning medical technology company based in Harrietsham, Kent. Its breath analysis medical devices are exported globally thanks to its network of carefully selected distributors.
The Challenge: Healthcare is evolving, and the market for breath analysis monitors is expanding. Bedfont are looking for hard-working, like-minded, and passionate individuals to join the Bedfont Family to help achieve its goal of innovating healthcare worldwide.
The Benefits:
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Social events
- Private medical insurance
- Subsidised health checks
- Well-being warriors
- Well-being garden and room
- Annual optical allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Rewards and discounts platform
- Referral bonus
- Charity days
- Home office setup allowance
- Employee awards
- Free on-site parking
- Training
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
- Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment, preferably involving electro-mechanical products.
- Demonstrable experience implementing and supporting Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, cellular manufacturing and Poka-Yoke methodologies.
- Experience conducting process validation activities, including IQ, OQ and PQ protocols.
- Experience completing and maintaining PFMEA documentation and risk assessments.
- Understanding of control plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
- Knowledge of Design History File (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR) and document control requirements aligned to ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR.
- Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments and supporting quality management systems.
Essential Skills:
- Ability to interpret and work from mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics and PCB assembly drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to develop, improve and document manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of engineering change control processes and manufacturing documentation requirements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Quality, Production and Supply Chain teams.
- Understanding of firmware and software release control processes.
- Awareness of ESD protection requirements and EMC handling practices.
- Ability to support validation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities within a production environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with handheld electro-mechanical or medical devices, including PCBs, moulded components and pneumatic systems.
- Strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI) and design transfer into production.
- Hands-on experience with DMR management and engineering change control processes.
- Familiarity with final assembly, PCB assemblies, functional testing and system-level validation.
- Experience working with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers, including PCB suppliers, moulding suppliers and standard component providers.
- Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing implementation, assembly optimisation and waste reduction techniques.
- Experience operating within an ISO 13485-certified medical device environment.
- Knowledge of FDA QMSR requirements and medical device regulatory expectations.
In addition, employees may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required of them. In these circumstances, training will be given where it is considered.
Bedfont Scientific Ltd. does not and will not discriminate in the recruitment or management of staff on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Bedfont regards every employee as a member of the Bedfont family and is committed to providing a fair, safe, diverse and welcoming atmosphere. Our application process has been designed so that everyone is able to demonstrate their skills and how they meet the criteria required for the job advertised. All successful candidates will be subject to a digital ID and DBS check.
Lead Production Engineer employer: Bedfont Scientific Ltd
Bedfont Scientific Ltd. is an exceptional employer located in Harrietsham, Kent, offering a supportive and innovative work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the company provides generous benefits such as 25 days of paid holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth through training and development. As part of the Bedfont family, you will be joining a passionate team dedicated to advancing healthcare technology while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive culture.
