Biomedical Project Engineer

JFD Global; Westhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Early finish on Fridays

Career development pathways

Job summary

A leading global engineering services company in Westhill, Scotland, is seeking a Biomedical Project Engineer to develop cutting-edge biomedical solutions. In this role, you will provide design input, liaise with internal departments, and ensure compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biomedical Engineering and experience in product development and PLM tools. This full-time role includes competitive salary, benefits, and meaningful work that impacts safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior experience in biomedical new product development.
• Proven experience with PLM tools for engineering documentation.
• Software development experience would be advantageous.
• Medical device test and verification experience would be advantageous.
• Experience within a medical quality management system (e.g. ISO 13485) would be advantageous.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design input to new systems and products.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure best technical solutions.
• Create engineering documentation and check detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports and checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget and adhere to engineering and company standards and processes (compliance to internal and external standards and regulations).

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Software development

Medical device testing

Quality management systems (ISO 13485)

Education

Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent

Experience in biomedical new product development

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role

As a Biomedical Project Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge biomedical solutions across our dynamic product portfolio. From concept development to end‑of‑life, you’ll support the entire engineering lifecycle, ensuring every solution is robust, innovative, and impactful. You’ll champion safety, quality, and compliance while balancing cost and schedule to achieve outstanding results. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries and innovation, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design input to new systems and products and support the existing product range by assessing technical queries.
• Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, supply chain and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
• Creation of part numbers and bill of materials and sourcing suitable components and materials when required.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports and checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget and adhere to engineering and company standards and processes (compliance to internal and external standards and regulations).

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree‑qualified in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior experience in biomedical new product development.
• Proven experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools for engineering documentation and compliance.
• Software development experience would be advantageous.
• Medical device test and verification experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a medical quality management system would be advantageous (e.g. ISO 13485).
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.).
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting‑edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Defense and Space Manufacturing