Design Engineer

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37k–£41k

37-hour week across 4.5 days

Early finish Fridays

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Development opportunities

Cycle-to-work

Rail links to Hertford

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer in Hertford to join a specialist medical device manufacturer. You’ll own concepts through to testing and production, with hands-on prototyping and design-for-manufacture focus.

The role offers a 37-hour week across 4.5 days, early finish Fridays, and opportunities to contribute to devices used in clinical settings worldwide. Strong CAD skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Design Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks, with ability to produce accurate drawings.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design-for-manufacture concepts.
• Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a regulated medical device environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new medical device products and improve existing designs in a growing pipeline.
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Own design projects from concept through prototyping, testing and manufacture.
• Build and test prototypes in the development laboratory with specialized equipment.
• Identify issues, troubleshoot and implement practical solutions.
• Apply manufacture-ready design principles across materials and parts.
• Support design verification, risk assessments and FMEA in a regulated setup.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Quality and external suppliers on launches.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Technical drawing

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Design Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer

Location: Hertford, HertfordshireSalary: £37,000£41,000 per annum, depending on experienceHours: MondayThursday, 8:15am4:45pm | Friday, 8:15am1:15pmContract: 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, youll enjoy a genuinely hands‑on role combining 3D CAD design, prototyping, testing and problem‑solving. Youll 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

• 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 12 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.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review and Christmas bonus.
• Excellent development opportunities, with guidance and support from experienced engineers.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and see your designs progress from concept through to production.
• Hands‑on access to a dedicated development laboratory, specialist testing equipment and simulated clinical installations.
• Varied work across mechanical and electronic devices, with opportunities to attend trade shows and visit suppliers, customers and hospitals.
• Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
• Flexibility where required and convenient rail links to Hertford.

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