Senior R&D engineer

Senior R&D Engineer - Medical Devices

10-Month Contract

Location: Fully Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior R&D Engineer to join a high-performing Product Design Engineering team, supporting cross-functional technical projects across all stages of the new product development lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative medical technologies, working from early-stage concept generation through to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support product development activities across all phases of the design process, from concept generation through verification, validation, and commercial launch.
• Design and develop innovative medical devices to address unmet clinical needs.
• Translate user and customer requirements into practical engineering solutions and product concepts.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate design concepts through testing and analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Supply Chain functions.
• Drive technical innovation and contribute to the advancement of new technologies and product platforms.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Apply engineering principles, materials knowledge, and an understanding of anatomy and physiology to develop robust product designs.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support project objectives.
• Support design improvements, troubleshooting activities, and sustaining engineering initiatives for existing products.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation, including invention disclosures and patent activities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and project team members.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a product development engineering role within the medical device industry.
• Proven experience working within cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.
• Strong understanding of medical device development processes and design controls.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma methodologies, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to translate customer, clinical, or user feedback into innovative product concepts and engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.