Principal Mechanical Engineer.

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative diagnostic platforms. In this pivotal role, you will guide technical development, manage complex projects, and collaborate with diverse teams to create cutting-edge solutions. Your expertise in electromechanical systems, CAD design, and mentorship will be crucial in driving project success and fostering a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the medical device sector, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing complex electromechanical systems.
• Expertise in CAD design and prototyping, with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of diagnostic platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage complex projects effectively.

Skills

End-to-end development of electromechanical systems

Mechanism design

Pneumatics

Fluid control

Temperature control

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication of technical subjects

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

CAD design

FEA (Comsol)

Job description

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Hybrid - White City, London

Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose: As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design and development of cutting-edge diagnostic platforms and associated projects. You will guide technical development, manage complex projects, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Technical Development: Create, review, and guide the development of design requirements, prototypes, test strategies, and analysis/test reports. Proactively identify technical risks and offer solutions. Provide clarity to the team, particularly in situations with limited information.
2. Development Planning & Reporting: Develop and manage realistic project plans with a 6+ month horizon, managing scope, deliverables, strategies, timelines, resources, and budgets. Guide less complex projects and other engineers on planning and management.
3. Manage External Partners: Work with external development partners to define project scope, track progress, and ensure deliverables meet project requirements.
4. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, science, software, and commercial teams to ensure project compatibility and alignment with company objectives.
5. Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, promote a collaborative team environment, and ensure high standards of technical delivery. Provide guidance on good practice and process improvements.
6. Additional Duties: Participate in recruitment and other duties as assigned (e.g., transfer to CMO).

Qualifications:

1. Technical Skills & Leadership:
2. Extensive experience in end-to-end development of complex electromechanical systems, including mechanism design, pneumatics, fluid control, and temperature control.
3. Expertise in generating architecture and mechanism concepts, CAD design, risk management, prototyping, testing, and transfer to manufacturing.
4. Proficiency in Solidworks and CAD design, with familiarity in FEA (Comsol).
5. Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
6. Experience in guiding junior engineers and reviewing their work.

1. Non-Technical Skills:
2. Knowledge of medical device development processes (ISO 13485), including guiding others on good practice, identifying gaps, and suggesting improvements.
3. Ability to communicate complex technical subjects to non-technical stakeholders.
4. Awareness of user, business, and regulatory needs related to sample-to-result diagnostic systems.
5. Basic understanding of assay development methodologies for medical device designs.
6. Experience in overseeing third-party work and deliverables.