Medical Device Design Engineer jobs

Design Engineers are essential to developing products that meet rigorous technical standards and deliver real-world impact. This opportunity invites you to contribute your expertise in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering to projects where precision, compliance and innovation drive success.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is a contract opportunity based in Birmingham, West Midlands, to register your interest in future Design Engineer roles. Positions of this type typically sit within engineering teams focused on product development, design validation and compliance with ISO 9001 standards. The work could involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into manufacturable designs, support design reviews, and ensure products meet quality and regulatory expectations.

Typical role overview

• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £250–280 per day
• Discipline: Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering
• Standard: ISO 9001

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Contributing to product design development from concept through to detailed design and validation
• Supporting the creation and review of technical drawings, specifications and design documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality and operations
• Participating in design reviews and validation activities to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements
• Assisting with problem-solving and design optimisation to improve manufacturability and performance
• Contributing to the documentation and communication of design decisions and technical rationale

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or related discipline)
• Demonstrable experience in product design, design engineering or a closely related role
• Proficiency with CAD software and technical design tools
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and design documentation standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Involvement in the development of products that meet stringent technical and quality standards
• Opportunity to apply engineering expertise in a collaborative, structured environment
• Exposure to best-practice design and validation methodologies
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs
• Access to professional development and knowledge-sharing within the engineering team

About SThree

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Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

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