R&D Engineer – Medical Devices

South Kent

c.£45k + bens

Are you a Scientific Engineer with experience developing Medical Devices?

Do you have a passion for R&D?

Do you want to work for a market leading company with room for growth?!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Research & Development Engineer to join a large global Medical Device manufacturer to support them with the production of new products.

Working in the exciting and fast paced NPI side of the business, your job will be to ensure that new products are the best they can be!

Working to better the lives of patients you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with experts in this sector.

As an R&D Engineer for this business, your duties will include:

• Working on a range of projects focused on production or improvement of medium- large sized components or systems for medical devices focused on the airways.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting for assigned research projects.
• Resolve technical issues related to production, ensuring technical work meets requirements.
• Ensure compliance is always operating to all regulations and practices.
• Independently plan, schedule and coordinate projects assigned to production.
• Performing coaching/training for entry level engineers and supporting them through their development.
• Document all engineering activities during production.
• Communicate across departments to ensure smooth process.

The successful Engineer will have/be:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Scientific field – this is an essential requirement.
• Significant experience working within R&D for a Medical Device manufacturer – this is essential due to the nature of the role.
• Passionate about innovative engineering.
• A great problem solver!
• The ability to handle priorities effectively to meet deadlines under pressure through effective time management.
• A creative thinker who can convey ideas clearly.
• Injection moulding experience would be a distinct advantage.

This company are real investors in people and believe in offering funding for further study and progression opportunities to their workforce.

This is an exciting role which will have a direct impact on people’s health and wellbeing – what could be more rewarding?!

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

Please note, I cannot consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role, so please do not apply if you do not already have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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