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Senior R&D Engineer

Manchester
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Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for medical device innovation and continuous improvement? Join our dynamic team in Manchester as a Senior Design and Sustaining Engineer, where you'll play a key role in maintaining product excellence and driving forward new developments.

What You'll Do

Collaborate across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to enhance product performance.
Support the design and development of consumable and electronic medical devices.
Lead investigations into returned products and implement engineering improvements.
Provide expert technical support to global customers and field teams.
Conduct product inspections and verification testing to ensure quality and compliance.
Develop clear, user-friendly technical documentation and training materials.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ years in design and sustaining engineering within the medical device industry.
Strong knowledge of ISO13485 and design control processes.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.Desirable:

Experience with catheter design and active electrical medical devices.
Skilled in root cause analysis and technical training delivery.

Who You Are

A confident communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
A natural problem solver with a methodical mindset.
Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn and contribute.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

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