Medical Device Design Manager

Renishaw; Wotton-under-Edge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK seeks a Medical Device Design Manager specializing in Robotics Design. You'll lead the development of advanced medical robotic devices, ensuring they meet industry regulations. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in medical device design, exceptional leadership skills, and strong knowledge of robotics principles. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidized onsite restaurants

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in medical device design focusing on robotics.
• Proven track record in leading design projects from concept to market.
• In-depth understanding of medical device regulations such as FDA and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary design team and mentor team members.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory standards and manage quality assurance processes.

Skills

Robotics design

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Location: Charfield, Glouc

Hybrid working: 3 days/week onsite

Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience

Industry: Medical Devices

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Device Design Manager with a specialization in Robotics Design to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will lead and oversee the design and development of cutting-edge medical robotic devices, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficacy. This role requires a deep understanding of robotics, medical device regulations, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their technical and professional growth.

• Design and Development: the design and development of medical robotic devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Utilize advanced design tools and methodologies to create innovative and user-friendly solutions.

• Project Management: Oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization. Collaborate with the project management office to develop project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and successful project completion.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to relevant regulatory standards, including FDA, ISO, and CE requirements. Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation to support regulatory submissions and audits.

• Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of medical robotic devices. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to conduct rigorous testing and validation.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and clinical affairs, to align product design with market needs and user requirements. Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive project success.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in robotics and medical device design. Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, integrating best practices and emerging technologies into the design process.

Key requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

• Experience: circa 8 years of experience in medical device design, with a focus on robotics. Proven track record of successfully leading design projects from concept to market launch.

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of robotics design principles, mechanical systems, and control systems. Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of medical device regulations and standards, including FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1 series and CE marking.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage projects, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges. Experience with risk management and failure mode analysis.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

• Innovation and Creativity: Passion for innovation and a creative mindset to develop ground breaking solutions in medical device design.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

For further information about our benefits please contact the recruitment team.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or [e-mail].

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent

Time Type: Full time

Requisition Number: R8354 Medical Device Design Manager (Open)