Mechanical Engineer

Location: London, UK | Job Type: Permanent

About The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the product development process, focusing on CAD design, rapid prototyping, and product testing. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in mechanical engineering to contribute to innovative medical device projects.

We are growing fast and are looking for a highly motivated and talented mechanical engineer to join our team. You will work alongside a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about using technology to improve healthcare. We are self-driven and encourage ongoing skill development by providing the tools you need to grow. If you are seeking a challenging opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering skills to the development of life-saving medical technology, ZiO Health is the place for you.

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• Utilise CAD software to create detailed designs for plastic parts, ensuring they meet product specifications and quality standards.
  
• Apply knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly principles to optimize product development processes.
  
• Conduct lab-based testing to prototype and validate new product ideas, contributing to the overall product development process.
  
• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into the overall product concept.
  
• Manage and deliver project tasks within agreed time-scales and budget.
  
• Design and build test jigs and fixtures to improve the production and assembly of critical components.
  
• Prepare component and assembly drawings and BoMs compliant with UK, EU, US and other relevant standards.
  
• Contribute to product documentation, including risk management, design outputs, and design verification.
  

Essentials

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• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  
• 3-5 years of experience, with a focus on plastic injection molding.
  
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360).
  
• Experience with design for manufacturing/design for injection moulding principles.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  

Desirable

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• Previous experience with product development in the medical device industry.
  
• Previous experience with plastic part design.
  
• Previous experience with design control processes.
  
• Strong attention to detail with the potential to take initiative, resolve problems, and work independently.
  

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• You aren’t afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions.
  
• You proactively identify issues and opportunities and tackle them without needing prompting.
  
• You are self-motivated and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
  
• You are a team player who can communicate ideas to technical and non-technical colleagues and contribute to brainstorming.
  
• You have effective project and time management skills, including clear and timely recording and reporting.
  
• You are impact driven and eager to have a positive impact on the company, product, users, and work environment.
  
• You are comfortable with both hands-on tasks and strategic thinking.
  

ZiO Health is a medical technology and digital health company that has developed proprietary pocket-sized technology, bringing lab testing to the point of use. We are changing the way we approach therapeutic drug monitoring and precision dosing. Our biosensor technology combined with AI-guided dosing provides immediate concentration results and personalized dose information to improve patient outcomes and minimize toxicity.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please send a short introduction and your CV to .

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