We’re looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrument and Consumables Development team. You will be in the early stages of your career and eager to gain further experience in a fast-moving, innovative and 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.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 produce high quality design documentation.
• Reviewing customer feedback and carrying out root cause analysis to ensure applied solutions will resolve problems.
  We’re a rapidly developing company and roles can change and evolve. You’ll be willing to turn your hand to anything within the department’s remit that supports the team with delivering its objectives.

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

• A degree qualification in an engineering discipline or other related technical field.
• At least one year of industry experience in a relevant field.
• 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