Senior Design Engineer - Medical Devices

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical devices sector is seeking an Industrial Designer to innovate and enhance products within their laparoscopic visualization platform. The successful candidate will apply creative problem-solving and technical development skills to ensure products meet the highest standards while working in a compliant environment. This role offers the chance to manage projects, test designs, and contribute to R&D strategies in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in medical device design in an ISO13485-compliant environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints.
• Experience with design control and verification & validation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts and develop rapid prototypes.
• Conduct hands-on testing and prepare technical reports for regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with management on intellectual property development.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Project planning

Time management

Technical report writing

Communication abilities

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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 ).
* 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