Senior CAD Engineer - Medical Technology

Newton Colmore; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior CAD Engineer to join a design team in Cambridge, UK. You will lead the design and development of precision-engineered components for medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated industries, particularly medical devices, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and skills in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAD design within a regulated industry, ideally medical devices.
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or other quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex mechanical components using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
• Create and manage detailed 3D models and technical drawings.

Skills

CAD design

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Senior CAD Engineer – Medical Technology

Newton Colmore is working with a medical devices company in Cambridgeshire and we are searching for an experienced CAD engineer to join their design team.

You will be joining a team of experts to drive innovation through iterative design, on next generation medical devices.

The company are working on life improving technology that combines engineering, science, and robotics. As a Senior CAD Engineer, you'll play a critical role in the design and development of precision-engineered components and intricate systems. You will be taking your designs through the entire design process, from initial design, to testing, and readying the component for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical components using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Create and manage detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings.
• Support prototype development and testing, ensuring designs meet regulatory and performance standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in CAD design within a regulated industry, ideally medical devices or biotechnology, but open to other industries too.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or other relevant quality standards is a plus.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and strong fundamentals.

Why Join?

• Work on products that make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including bonuses and market‑leading pension scheme.
• Excellent training and mentoring for engineers.