Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Instrument & Consumables

At CMR Surgical, we're revolutionising the future of minimal access surgery with Versius, our next-generation surgical robotic system. We're growing fast, and we're on a mission to transform how surgery is delivered globally for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Our values—Ambitious, Humble, People‑Focused, and Fair & Responsible—define our approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. If you believe in making a meaningful difference in healthcare and want to be part of a purpose‑driven company with bold ambitions, now is the time to join us.

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world‑class medical devices company is underpinned by the groundbreaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground, which makes working here exciting, provides autonomy, opportunity, and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

We’re looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrument and Consumables Development team. You will be just starting out your career and eager to gain experience in a fast-moving, high‑growth organisation. You will be responsible for supporting the design and development of innovative and complex surgical instruments, consumables, and associated electro‑mechanical testing systems for robotic laparoscopic surgery.

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• Developing and implementing creative solutions which meet key requirements and utilise different technologies.
  
• Delivering project tasks within agreed timescales and budget from concept design through to market launch and ongoing support.
  
• Taking design changes through the change management process and leading and participating in design reviews.
  
• Collaborating widely across teams to ensure that designs are delivered to the highest standard throughout the product development process.
  
• Supporting Supply Chain colleagues with the specification, build, and test of instruments and consumables, including design input to risk analyses, design for manufacture, and assisting with the sourcing of innovative and high‑quality production parts.
  
• Planning and undertaking test plans both at a feasibility stage and for formal requirement verification.
  
• Writing technical reports and producing high‑quality design documentation.
  
• Reviewing customer feedback and carrying out root cause analysis to ensure applied solutions will resolve problems.
  

We'd expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Instrument and Consumables development remit that helps the team deliver its objectives.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

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• A degree qualification in an engineering discipline or other related technical field.
  
• A demonstrable grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals including analytical, theoretical, experimental, and creative capabilities.
  
• Highly capable at efficiently producing accurate and succinct technical documentation.
  
• Enthusiastic, curious, energetic, and proactive, and a great team player.
  
• Good at communicating clearly and proactively across teams and functions within the company and with external suppliers and stakeholders.
  
• Collaborative across functions and with external contractors, suppliers, and agencies to achieve all deliverable targets.
  
• Familiarity with CAD software.
  
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and high computer literacy.
  

It would also be helpful if you have:

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• Experience working in a medical device development context, for example, through an internship.
  
• Experience of developing and implementing creative solutions utilising a wide range of technologies and manufacturing processes.
  
• Experience using Solidworks.
  
• Experience of preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including technical drawings, test protocols and reports.
  
• Awareness of Risk Management processes and tools.
  

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, pension, healthcare, and enhanced global parental leave pay.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.

Strictly no agencies.