Development Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, is seeking an experienced engineer to lead translation of design input into design specifications for smart inhalation and nebuliser systems. The role collaborates with mechanical, electronics and software teams, external contractors, and test partners to ensure performance, safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will develop functional prototypes, plan and execute feasibility studies, and drive V&V activities within a primarily

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical device development, ideally inhalation or nebuliser systems.
• Strong capability in problem analysis, feasibility planning and technical concept development.
• Experience defining component requirements, working with suppliers and developing functional prototypes.
• Knowledge of simulation methods, prototype testing and optimisation.
• Experience creating verification and validation plans, test protocols and reports.
• Understanding of software validation in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem‑solving and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional and matrix‑based teams.

Responsibilities

• Technology concept development; analyse problems and plan feasibility studies.
• Define component requirements and communicate with suppliers.
• Prototype development and optimise performance through testing.
• Design proof and testing with documented results.
• Create V&V plans, protocols and validation efforts for devices and software.
• Collaborate with design and industrialisation teams for manufacturing transfer.
• Coordinate with external contractors, suppliers and test partners.
• Produce compliant documentation across feasibility, design, testing and V&V.

Skills

Engineering capability

Problem solving

Regulated medical devices

Inhalation devices

Component requirements

Prototype development

Software validation

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

3D printing

Lab testing

Job description

You will lead the translation of design input requirements into design specifications, implementation and design proof for smart inhalation and nebuliser systems. You are responsible for ensuring that medical devices meet defined performance, safety and regulatory requirements through robust design, testing and verification activities.

Our Team

You’ll work within the Device Development Department alongside mechanical, electronics, software, industrialisation and programme teams. You will collaborate closely with external design contractors, component suppliers and specialist test partners (safety, electrical, aerosol). The role is primarily office‑based, supported by access to 3D printing, machine shop facilities, CAD tools and technical laboratories.

What You Will Do

• Technology concept development — Analyse problems, prepare solution proposals and plan/execute feasibility studies.
• Component definition — Define component requirements, select components and communicate with suppliers.
• Prototype development — Develop functional samples, design prototypes and optimise their performance through iterative testing.
• Design proof & testing — Plan, perform and document design testing to demonstrate design proof.
• Verification & validation — Create V&V plans and protocols, execute device verification and validation, and support software validation.
• Cross‑functional collaboration — Work closely with design and industrialisation teams to ensure smooth transfer of designs into manufacturing.
• External partner management — Coordinate with design contractors, component suppliers and test institutes.
• Documentation & reporting — Produce clear, compliant documentation across feasibility, design, testing and V&V activities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

You bring strong engineering capability, problem‑solving skills and experience developing regulated medical devices.

• Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical device development, ideally inhalation or nebuliser systems.
• Strong capability in problem analysis, feasibility planning and technical concept development.
• Experience defining component requirements, working with suppliers and developing functional prototypes.
• Knowledge of simulation methods, prototype testing and optimisation.
• Experience creating verification and validation plans, test protocols and reports.
• Understanding of software validation in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem‑solving and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional and matrix‑based teams.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Recognised expertise in nebuliser or inhalation device development.
• Strong capability in feasibility study design, concept evaluation and early‑stage innovation.
• Experience managing external design contractors and component suppliers.
• Proven ability to lead prototype development, testing and optimisation.
• Deep understanding of V&V processes, including software validation.
• Ability to work across global teams and travel (~10%).
• Demonstrated creativity, continuous improvement mindset and proactive problem‑solving.

Who We Are

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, collaborates with industry leaders to design and manufacture drug delivery systems, medical devices and diagnostic tools that save and improve the quality of life for millions of patients annually. With our dedicated team of 6,000+ employees in 29 locations around the world, we share our customers’ mindset that every product is critical to a healthcare provider and their patients somewhere in the world. Molex is a multi-sector global electronics brand owned by Koch, Inc., one of the world’s largest privately held companies. Discover your potential to make a difference.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.