At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and improve innovative healthcare products that make a real difference.
- Company: Join KwickScreen, a dynamic startup transforming patient privacy in hospitals.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 holiday days, and monthly office socials.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for hands-on creativity and impact.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team making healthcare safer and more dignified.
- Qualifications: MEng or 4-year Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering with Solidworks experience.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 36000 £ per year.
Salary: £26,000.00 to £36,000.00 depending on experience
Location: Lewisham, London
The role involves focusing on turning ideas into reality, making iterative changes and improvements to current products, and designing new products.
KwickScreen is challenging the status quo in healthcare. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a university project startup, focused on reducing the spread of hospital-acquired infections, into a leading global supplier of privacy screens. We are on a mission to create a safe space for every patient. Our portable, retractable screens allow hospitals to reduce the spread of infections, increase their bed capacity and give patients privacy & dignity. Our screens are already in every single NHS Trust in the UK and in hospitals around the world.
The business is at an exciting stage, as we continue to scale up at pace, expand internationally and develop new products. We have recently been recognised as one of the Sunday Times ‘Ones to Watch 2020’. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial company looking to recruit bright, talented and passionate individuals to join our team. As a small, young company your voice will be heard here and you will be able to make a real impact on the business.
This role calls for a person who has a keen eye and passion for creating products that provide solutions to real life problems. It will suit someone who is adept at thinking both creatively and logically, who enjoys ‘making things’ and who loves to challenge themselves.
Responsibilities:
- Designing new products
- Solving issues with existing products, and coming up with ways to improve them
- Conducting initial research into new designs/problem solving modifications
- Constructing and testing prototypes and making necessary modifications as testing progresses
- Assessing product requirements including manufacturing feasibility, cost and saleability
- Determining materials, equipment and manufacturing processes used in the production of products
Requirements:
- MEng degree or 4 year Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
- 3 years experience using Solidworks/OnShape
- Prototyping/Fabrication Skills
- A high level of proficiency in ‘making things’, including experience with some of the following (metal work, wood work, welding, sewing, 3D printing, using CNC equipment)
- Able to communicate ideas effectively and work well in a team
- Proven ability to work against extremely tight deadlines in a hands-on role
Benefits include 25 holiday days (with the option to buy back 5 more + bank holidays), performance based bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, and monthly office socials.
To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@kwickscreen.com.
Mechanical Engineer employer: KwickScreen
KwickScreen is an exceptional employer located in Lewisham, London, where innovation meets purpose. As a dynamic and entrepreneurial company, we offer a vibrant work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing employees to make a tangible impact on healthcare solutions. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth, KwickScreen is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for all team members as we continue to expand our mission of enhancing patient privacy and safety.
