NPI Product Design Engineer

NPI Product Design Engineer – Cirencester

This is an opportunity to join a fantastic medtech company with an exciting product portfolio and project pipeline during a phase of rapid expansion.

We are looking for candidates seeking first employment or with a few years experience in the areas of product design and product development of Medical Devices.

The ideal applicant has a degree in Medical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience and knowledge, alongside CAD and analytical skills.

• Design medical and mechanical devices, ideally orthopaedic implants and instrumentation, using CAD, FEA, and PLM software
• Develop concept and detailed designs, contributing to brainstorming and problem-solving activities
• Generate full design packages to support transfer to production, collaborating with Production and Quality teams
• Create, maintain, and manage design documentation including manufacturing drawings, process sheets, and inspection documentation
• Produce and maintain design control, risk management documentation, and technical reports in line with internal procedures and quality standards
• Support bioengineering activities by providing biomechanical expertise
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant product introduction
• Manage design issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
• Lead or contribute to key aspects of design and CAPA projects
• Support ongoing maintenance and improvements of existing product systems
• Present key project updates to stakeholders, including customers where required

• Degree (BEng/BSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in medical device design or other highly regulated industries is desirable
• Strong understanding of design processes, ideally within orthopaedics
• High level of computer literacy, including design software
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to take ownership of work
• Demonstrates initiative and a "can-do" attitude with the ability to think creatively

• A competitive salary from £28,000 depending on experience and a discretionary annual bonus of 7.5%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension.
• Life assurance – Six times your basic salary
• Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Employee referral program where you can earn from £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend