Lead NPI Design Engineer

Corin Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension plan

Life assurance

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Eye tests & flu vaccinations

Referral program

Career growth

Job summary

Corin Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical/ Biomedical Design Engineer in the UK to advance orthopaedic implant projects. You will drive concept and detailed designs, mentor a PDE team, and ensure robust design transfer to production.

The role requires 5+ years in medical device design, strong CAD/FEA/PLM skills, and regulatory awareness. A competitive salary, pension, and comprehensive benefits await in Cirencester.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or Product Design Engineering with relevant industry experience.
• Several years of medical device design experience in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of orthopaedic implants and instrumentation.
• Create concept and detailed designs using CAD, FEA and PLM.
• Review design outputs and mentor PDE team members.
• Deliver full design packages and support design transfer to Production.
• Manage Engineering Change Control and design documentation.
• Lead risk management and CAPA-related activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Support IP generation and present project outcomes to customers.
• Maintain knowledge of orthopaedic technologies and regulatory expectations.

Skills

CAD

FEA

PLM

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Biomedical Engineering degree

Tools

FEA

PLM

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a fantastic medtech company with an exciting product portfolio and project pipeline during a phase of rapid expansion.

We are looking for candidates with experience in Medical Devices, preferably in the areas of product design and product development. The role is ideally suited for candidate who has a few years of industry experience and is seeking their next role to advance their career.

The ideal applicant has a degree in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in design engineering, alongside strong CAD and analytical skills. However, individuals from the life sciences sector with experience working under strict regulations will also be considered.

While a relevant degree in Medical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred, it is not essential if you have substantial experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Medical Devices sector.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design of orthopaedic implants and instrumentation
• Create concept & detailed designs using CAD, FEA and PLM best practices
• Review design outputs and mentor PDE team members
• Deliver full design packages and support design transfer to Production
• Manage Engineering Change Control and design control documentation
• Lead risk management, problem-solving and CAPA-related design activities
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory teams
• Support IP generation and present project outcomes to customers
• Maintain knowledge of orthopaedic technologies and regulatory expectations

About You

• Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or Product Design Engineering with relevant industry experience in R&D, Product Development or Research industry occupation
• Several years experience in Medical device design in medical devices, orthopaedics, or other regulated industries
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision‑making skills
• Creative problem‑solver with attention to detail and big‑picture awareness
• Able to work at pace, lead design activities and collaborate across teams
• Strong collaboration with PM to drive the direction of the design

What's in it for you:

• A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
• Excellent pension - starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months.
• Life assurance - Six times your basic salary
• Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Employee referral program where you can earn up to £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend
• Lead impactful design work in a highly innovative field
• Work with world‑class engineering, production and regulatory teams
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and development

Corin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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