Chief Mechanical Engineer

As a Chief Mechanical Engineer in the Medical department, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and project specialists to deliver exceptional medical and scientific products that make a real impact. You'll be responsible for planning, managing, and technically leading a wide variety of complex product development programmes—balancing creativity, quality, cost, and timelines.

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• Lead and manage the delivery of medical device and scientific product development projects within an ISO 13485-compliant framework.
  
• Oversee technical, commercial, and project management aspects—from team organisation and budgeting to timeline control and risk management.
  
• Act as technical lead, guiding and reviewing the work of cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, software, and design).
  
• Support business growth by preparing proposals, pitching to clients, and developing strategic partnerships.
  
• Represent the organisation at medical industry conferences, trade shows, and seminars (including international events).
  
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership through presentations, articles, and case studies.
  
• Drive innovative problem-solving and engineering excellence across projects.
  

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• Proven experience delivering successful medical product development projects under ISO 13485 or similar quality systems.
  
• Ideally, experience in a consultancy or multi-client environment.
  
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills, with the ability to plan, quote, and oversee complex projects.
  
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills.
  
• A 1st or 2:1 degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering from a top university
  
• Hands-on experience with CAE tools, design validation, and a wide range of manufacturing -processes and materials, particularly high-volume methods such as injection moulding.
  
• A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful outcomes.
  
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving lives through innovation.
  
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to work on-site at our development studio.
  

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• The opportunity to collaborate with world‑class engineers, scientists, and designers on products that make a tangible difference to people's lives.
  
• The chance to lead projects from concept to launch, shaping IP, improving usability, sustainability, and performance.
  
• Exposure to leading global medical and scientific brands.
  
• Continuous professional development through structured mentoring and training.
  

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• Competitive salary with paid overtime and profit‑related bonuses.
  
• Additional mid‑year and end‑of‑year bonus payments (equivalent to up to 3% of base salary).
  
• 37‑hour working week with early finish on Fridays.
  
• Up to 32 days' annual leave with service recognition.
  
• Contributory pension scheme.
  
• Subsidised sports and social activities, including regular team events.
  
• Cycle‑to‑work and childcare voucher schemes.
  
• Private health insurance (based on seniority and service)