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Contract Design Engineer – MedTech (Outside IR35)

ARCA is supporting an innovative MedTech organisation developing next-generation medical devices, looking to bring in an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support a key development phase.

This is a hands-on role across the full product lifecycle – from concept through to design refinement and validation, within a regulated environment.

The role:

* Mechanical design and development of medical devices

* Creating and iterating CAD models and technical drawings

* Supporting design verification & validation (DV&V)

* Collaborating with R&D, QA/RA, and manufacturing teams

* Contributing to design documentation in line with regulatory standards

Experience:

* Design Engineer within MedTech / medical devices

* Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks or similar)

* Experience working within ISO 13485 environments

* Understanding of design controls, risk (ISO 14971)

* Familiarity with verification & validation processes

* Able to operate effectively in fast-paced, project-led environments

Nice to have:

* Electromechanical or drug delivery device experience

* Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding, machining)

* Knowledge of FDA / MDR requirements

The details:

* Outside IR35

* Hybrid working (London-based, some on-site)

* Initial 3 month contract initially with potential to extend

* Start within 2–4 weeks

If you would like to know more details about this Senior Design Engineer contract, please apply for immediate consideration

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