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Medical Device Engineer

London, England, GBFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Based in United Kingdom

Core

Lead complex drug delivery and combination product programmes from concept through to industrialisation for leading pharmaceutical and medical technology clients.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineering leader (medical devices)

Builds

Drug delivery devices and combination products

Domain

Medical devices / Drug delivery

Required skills

mechanical design, actuation systems, injection moulding, design for manufacture, requirements management, risk reduction, test strategy, project delivery, client engagement, team leadership

Preferred skills

electro-mechanical experience, usability and human factors understanding

Technologies

plastic moulded parts, actuation systems, assembly, sterilisation

Responsibilities

lead complex drug delivery and combination product programmes from concept through to industrialisation; provide senior technical leadership across engineering, usability, risk and manufacturability; build trusted relationships with clients and internal teams; shape strategy, direction and delivery on high-impact development programmes; contribute hands-on to concept generation, mechanical design and technical reviews; define requirements, risk reduction plans, test strategies and supporting analysis; oversee project delivery, planning, financial control and technical risk management; mentor colleagues, support team development and, over time, take on line management responsibility

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with line management potential