At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead R&D and product development for next-gen medical devices.
- Company: Growing medical devices organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and impactful projects.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and drive innovation.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a critical engineering role.
- Qualifications: Experience in medical devices and managing complex projects.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of a high‑performing R&D team within a growing medical devices organisation. This role has opened due to a planned retirement, offering a structured handover alongside the opportunity to make an immediate impact. You’ll step into a critical next‑generation product development programme mid‑way through its lifecycle, making this a highly visible and business‑critical position.
This would suit someone operating at Head of Engineering, Head of Product Development, NPI Lead, Senior R&D Manager or Principal Engineer level, looking to take the next step into a broader leadership role with full ownership of the end‑to‑end product lifecycle.
The Role
- Lead engineering, product development and NPI from concept through to manufacturing and ongoing product support, while embedding quickly into a live, high‑priority development programme.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D, product development and NPI across the full lifecycle
- Take ownership of a critical next‑generation product programme
- Deliver complex electromechanical / mechatronic projects
- Ensure compliance with ISO13485, UK/EU MDR and design control
- Oversee validation, verification & engineering change management
- Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement & cost optimisation
Qualifications
- Background in medical devices or another regulated industry
- Knowledge of ISO13485, MDR and quality systems
- Proven delivery of NPI and R&D programmes
- Ability to step into and lead complex projects mid‑cycle
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and costs
Join at a key moment with succession planning + immediate impact. Lead a high‑profile next‑generation product. Shape engineering, R&D and NPI strategy. Work in a growth‑driven, innovation‑focused environment.
