Mechanical Design Engineer (Sheet Metal /CAD) in Basingstoke

Vision RT is a fast-growing MedTech company transforming radiation therapy for cancer patients by helping make it more accurate, effective, and comfortable. The company is the inventor of, and a market leader in, Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT). This technology uses advanced 3D cameras to track surface data, providing enhanced guidance across every step of the radiotherapy workflow. Vision RT’s SGRT solutions are in 24 out of the 25 “Best Hospitals for Cancer,” as tracked by US News & World Report. The company is recognised as one of Britain’s fastest-growing private tech companies, as featured in the 2025 Sunday Times 100 Tech list. Vision RT is also a recipient of the 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious accolade for business excellence.

With around 300 employees globally and offices in the UK, Poland, and the USA, Vision RT operates independently as part of the Danish company William Demant Invest A/S, one of the world’s largest investors in healthcare companies. Employees benefit from the security and reach of being part of a large global enterprise, combined with the agility and innovation of a startup. Vision RT is a company with strong values, a clear mission, and a bright future. It is an exciting and rewarding organisation in which to work.

About the Role:

Working within the Hardware team as part of the Innovations group, the primary role will be the design of mechanical components, assemblies and wiring looms using CAD and the generation of drawings for their manufacture. The role will also entail some travel and liaison with external test houses for third-party testing to medical standards such as ISO 60601. The work includes developing prototypes that demonstrate the feasibility and potential of our innovative ideas and concepts and seeing these through product realization. You will collaborate closely with other team members and Product Owners to translate conceptual designs into functional and interactive prototypes and also work on product hardware components within the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CAD, including sheet metalwork designs, and generate high‑quality technical drawings in SolidWorks.
• Manufacture prototype components using in-house 3D printing facilities or working with external suppliers.
• Support third-party testing including collating and testing product systems prior to external testing, liaising with and visiting test houses (some overnight stays involved), managing required documentation and paperwork.
• Work with other team members and Product Owners to develop new product concepts.
• Thorough testing of products to gain an excellent understanding of all Vision RT product configurations.
• Contributing to the Design History File for new and existing product designs.
• Take products through from concept to design transfer together with other Innovations members.

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years' experience with CAD development including drafting – preferably in SolidWorks.
• Experience designing sheet metal components and assemblies, including understanding of sheet metal fabrication principles.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Able to self-manage projects with little oversight and deliver on-time.
• History of demonstrating numerical and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of testing to ISO standards such as ISO 60601, or similar.
• Experience of working within a development process, particularly in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of the radiotherapy discipline and keenness to gain more understanding.

Vision RT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and development without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.