At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance innovative diagnostic products and manage design improvements using CAD.
- Company: Rapidly growing tech company in the healthcare sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real difference in healthcare technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product design.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are working with a rapidly growing technology company developing cutting-edge diagnostic products used within healthcare environments.
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on innovative diagnostic technology? Due to continued growth and ongoing product development activities, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Product Development team. This is not a manufacturing engineering role. Instead, you will focus on the ongoing enhancement of an existing commercial product, supporting design improvements, product performance, reliability and lifecycle management through a structured design control process.
Responsibilities
- Updating and improving existing product designs using CAD
- Managing engineering changes through formal change control processes
- Conducting physical testing and evaluation activities to support product improvements
- Investigating product issues and supporting root cause analysis activities
- Creating and maintaining engineering documentation, drawings and specifications
- Supporting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities
- Working closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues
- Supporting verification and validation activities
- Maintaining product documentation in line with quality and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Required Skills
- Commercial experience in product design and development
- Strong CAD skills, ideally using SolidWorks
- Experience managing design changes through formal change control processes
- Knowledge of DFMEA and risk management activities
- Experience carrying out product testing and supporting engineering investigations
- Strong documentation and technical report writing skills
- Experience working within a quality management system
Preferred Skills
- ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated environments
- Medical device, diagnostics or life science products
- Product verification and validation activities
- Design transfer and supplier management
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- PDM systems and configuration management
Pay range and compensation package
£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. If this sounds like you then please apply now.
Mechanical Design Engineer in Taunton employer: ProTech Recruitment
Join a rapidly growing technology company at the forefront of healthcare innovation as a Mechanical Design Engineer. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to cutting-edge projects and a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the dynamic field of medical diagnostics.
