Technical Project Lead

We are a specialist agency providing design & development of medical devices. We work alongside leading clinicians, pharma and med-tech providers to develop ground breaking new healthcare solutions. With major projects ongoing, and demand increasing, we are looking for new people to join the team.

Glasgow

Permanent

• Take the lead in devising novel technical solutions to complex design challenges, and perform a lead role in delivering narrative to the client as solutions evolve.
• Drive solutions through to verification, validation and production transfer.
• Work effectively with Fearsome colleagues, provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced members of the team.
• Collaborate effectively with the client, clinicians and other external stakeholders to ensure solutions align with their needs.
• Take ownership of elements of design control, usability and risk engineering and produce documentation according to the relevant EU, US and UK regulatory requirements.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Drive design reviews, technical decision-making, and problem-solving
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations

• Ability to architect and break down complex device systems into robust, deliverable solutions
• Experience identifying and mitigating technical risks early in development
• Strong judgement in balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and timelines
• Track record of solving complex engineering challenges in a structured, pragmatic way
• Proven experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to set technical direction and make sound engineering decisions
• Confident reviewing, challenging, and improving the work of others
• Willingness to remain hands-on when needed to drive progress

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in medical device development or a similar regulated industry
• Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Strong understanding of product development processes and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight
• Experience working in a consultancy or agency environment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of human factors and usability engineering
• Experience with risk management (ISO 14971)
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and prototyping processes
• Agile or hybrid project management experience

Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from early concept through to commercialisation