Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
BioTalent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create innovative designs and technical documentation for medical technology products.
  • Company: Global leader in Medical Technology based in Nottinghamshire.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make a difference in healthcare.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Lead impactful projects that improve lives through advanced medical technology.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of design engineering experience.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 Β£ per year.

We are currently looking for a Lead Design Engineer for a global Medical Technology company in Nottinghamshire. This position is a full-time, permanent position, and the successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Design Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate customer requirements into clear, accurate, and manufacturable engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
  • Act as a key interface between customers, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure design requirements are understood and executed.
  • Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities and drive improvements in drawing quality, standardisation, and engineering processes.
  • Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering change requests, and documentation within PLM/ERP systems.
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years' experience in design engineering or drafting within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced SolidWorks experience, including part modelling, assemblies, and technical drawing creation.
  • Strong knowledge of GD.
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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Design Engineer

2D/3D CAD Modelling
SolidWorks
Engineering Drawings
Technical Documentation
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Bills of Materials (BOMs) Management
PLM/ERP Systems