Senior Design Engineer - Medical Devices

ETS Technical; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Industrial Designer for their medical devices segment. The role focuses on enhancing their laparoscopic visualization platform by innovating design concepts, developing prototypes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in relevant engineering fields and have experience in medical device design, particularly in an ISO13485-compliant environment. This position offers an opportunity to engage in exciting projects that bridge creativity and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in medical device design.
• Experience in ISO13485-compliant environment.
• Strong technical report writing.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative and high-level design concepts.
• Develop rapid prototypes and conduct testing.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Presentation

Communication

Time Management

Education

First-class or upper second-class degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or biomedical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Industrial Designer - Medical Devices

Role Overview

We are seeking an Industrial Designer to contribute to the development of new products and enhancements to existing solutions within our laparoscopic visualisation platform. This role involves both creative problem-solving and technical development, ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate innovative, high-level design concepts to tackle complex challenges.
• Develop rapid prototypes (in-house where feasible).
• Conduct hands-on testing to evaluate design performance.
• Advance designs from initial concepts to fully developed products.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory documentation.
• Plan and manage individual project timelines, contributing to R&D strategy.
• Collaborate with management on intellectual property development.
• Work alongside corporate partners, as directed by executive leadership.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• A first-class or upper second-class degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
• Proven creative problem-solving skills.
• At least two years' experience in medical device design, working within an ISO13485-compliant environment, including experience with design control and verification & validation documentation.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Advanced CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks preferred).
• Hands-on experience with physical prototyping and development testing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints.
• Experience in moulded component design, ideally with basic mould flow analysis.
• Strong project planning and time management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities, particularly in conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Quick to learn new skills with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical report writing and proficiency in MS Office.