Design Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group Ltd in Cornwall is seeking a Design Engineer to join its medical devices R&D team in Falmouth. You will work on electromechanical systems, connected devices, robotics, and advanced healthcare technologies across the full product lifecycle from concept to verification.

This site-based role requires hands-on prototyping, testing and design activities, with a focus on DFMA, DOE, and regulatory design control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong engineering design and technical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing or lab-based engineering experience.
• Understanding of DFMA and statistical methods / DOE.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components, assemblies and subsystems for medical devices.
• Support new product development and engineering improvement projects.
• Develop prototypes, test methods and verification activities.
• Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis and technical problem solving.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with medical device design control and regulatory standards.

Skills

Engineering design

DFMA

DOE

Prototyping

Testing

Lab work

Electromechanical

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer - Medical Devices Falmouth, Cornwall | Site-Based

A leading global healthcare company specialising in Women's Health technologies is seeking an Design Engineer to join its growing R&D team in Cornwall. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative medical device development projects spanning electromechanical systems, connected devices, robotics and advanced healthcare technologies.

Candidates MUST already be based in Cornwall or willing to relocate independently.

The Opportunity

• Join a collaborative global R&D function focused on Women's Health innovation
• Work on new product development, product improvements and sustaining engineering activities
• Contribute to cutting-edge technologies including electromechanical systems, connected devices and advanced medical technologies
• Be involved across the full product lifecycle from concept through verification and validation
• Hands-on engineering role with exposure to prototyping, testing and design activities

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop components, assemblies and subsystems for medical devices
• Support new product development and engineering improvement projects
• Develop prototypes, test methods and verification activities
• Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis and technical problem solving
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams
• Ensure compliance with medical device design control and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Experience within medical devices or another highly regulated industry
• Strong engineering design and technical problem-solving skills
• Experience with verification & validation activities
• Understanding of DFMA and statistical methods / DOE
• Hands-on prototyping, testing or lab-based engineering experience
• Experience with electromechanical, robotic or connected systems advantageous
• Degree qualified in Engineering or related discipline

Location

• Site-based role in Falmouth, Cornwall

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised healthcare business
• Innovative Women's Health product portfolio
• Career growth within a highly technical engineering team