R&D Engineer

Hunter Savage; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to support design and development of innovative medical products. You will lead project activities, ensure compliance with ISO 13485, and collaborate cross-functionally. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has solid experience in product design. Competitive salary and strong benefits await.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical or product design.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks including surface modelling and mechanism design.

Responsibilities

• Research user needs and market requirements.
• Define product specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Design and develop components and full products using SolidWorks.
• Lead project activities including design reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

SolidWorks proficiency

Analytical skills

Prototyping experience

Knowledge of ISO 13485

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

R&D Engineer

Lisburn
Salary up to £45k depending on experience

An excellent opportunity for an R&D Engineer to join one of NI’s leading medical device manufacturers at a time of significant growth. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will support the design and development of innovative medical products from concept through to launch, ensuring full compliance with ISO 13485 and global regulatory requirements.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• The company is part of a global medical device group
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead projects and drive product innovation

The Role

• Research and understand user needs, market requirements and technical inputs
• Define product specifications, acceptance criteria and verification methods
• Design and develop components, subassemblies and full products using SolidWorks
• Create prototypes, conduct verification testing and lead validation activities
• Apply analytical capability including FEA to predict performance and ensure design integrity
• Lead project activities including design reviews, DFMEA, Risk Assessments and project planning
• Manage BOM creation, cost tracking and Design History File documentation
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Product Management and suppliers
• Conduct root cause analysis, resolve product issues and implement Engineering Changes
• Ensure product development complies with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements (CE, EU MDR, UKCA, FDA)
• Support implementation at manufacturing sites and oversee First Article Inspection completion
• Drive continuous improvement and manage project critical path to achieve delivery goals

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical or product design (medical device experience desirable)
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks – including surface modelling and mechanism design
• Experience working within ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems
• Strong analytical skills with experience using FEA tools
• Hands‑on prototyping and testing experience

Next Steps

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