Design Engineer

Job Advert; Hertford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37‑hour week

Friday early finish

Permanent position

Job summary

Job Advert in Hertford, UK, is seeking a Design Engineer to join its medical device design team. You will take ownership of concepts through testing and manufacture, combining 3D CAD design, prototyping and rigorous analysis to deliver robust products.

You will work in a small, collaborative group, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to devices used in clinical environments worldwide, with a structured development pipeline and ISO‑capable processes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related engineering discipline.
• Graduate or early-career engineers encouraged to apply (1–2 years’ experience).
• Good 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks, with the ability to produce accurate drawings.

Responsibilities

• Developing new medical device products and improving existing designs.
• Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Taking ownership of design projects from concept through prototyping, testing and manufacture.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Hands-on

Product development interest

Regulated environment experience

Education

Degree in Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £37,000–£41,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:15am–4:45pm | Friday, 8:15am–1:15pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time

An established and growing specialist medical device manufacturer is looking for a Design Engineer to join its friendly, experienced design team. With an exciting pipeline of new products and ongoing development projects, this is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to take ownership of their own designs and see them progress from initial concept through to testing and manufacture.

Working on innovative medical devices used in clinical environments worldwide, you’ll enjoy a genuinely hands‑on role combining 3D CAD design, prototyping, testing and problem‑solving. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team where you can learn from experienced engineers, develop your technical skills and make a real contribution to products that make a difference.

Job Overview

As a Design Engineer, your duties will include:

• Developing new medical device products and improving existing designs as part of a growing development pipeline.

• Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Taking ownership of design projects, progressing work from initial concept through prototyping, testing and into manufacture.

• Building and testing prototypes within the development laboratory, using specialist test equipment and simulated clinical installations.

• Identifying design issues, troubleshooting problems and implementing practical solutions.

• Applying design‑for‑manufacture principles, considering materials, components, plastic moulding and machined parts.

• Supporting design verification, risk assessments and FMEA activities within a regulated quality environment.

• Working closely with colleagues across Design, Production and Quality, as well as external suppliers, to support product launches and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• A degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related engineering discipline. Graduates and candidates with around 1–2 years’ relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

• Good 3D CAD skills, ideally using SolidWorks, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings with appropriate tolerances.

• A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including flow, fluid pressure and material properties.

• An understanding of design for manufacture and how designs translate into practical, manufacturable products.

• A practical, hands‑on approach, with the confidence to build prototypes, carry out testing and work through technical challenges.

• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an experienced engineering team.

• An interest in product development and the opportunity to learn within a regulated medical device environment. Experience with ISO 13485 or ISO 14971 would be beneficial, but the ability to learn and adapt is equally important.

Benefits Offered

• Salary of £37,000–£41,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Permanent opportunity within an established and growing specialist manufacturer.

• 37-hour working week across 4.5 days, with an early finish every Friday at 1:15pm.