Biotech R&D Engineering Lead — Hardware & CAD Innovator

Danaher Corporation; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits program

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Engineer in Portsmouth to lead new product development and improvements for hardware or disposable devices in the biotech sector. You will manage project plans from definition through testing and transfer to manufacturing, collaborating closely with Product Management and R&D engineers on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering, has strong 3D CAD skills, proven R&D leadership, and the ability to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading projects in an R&D setting.
• Strong 3D CAD design knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding teams through complex engineering challenges.
• Apply 3D CAD to support innovative product development activities.
• Communicate progress and key updates to leadership teams.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and effective problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

Project leadership

R&D experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-management

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Engineer in Portsmouth to lead new product development and improvements for hardware or disposable devices in the biotech sector. You will manage project plans from definition through testing and transfer to manufacturing, collaborating closely with Product Management and R&D engineers on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering, has strong 3D CAD skills, proven R&D leadership, and the ability to travel up to