Product Design Engineer

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Product Design Engineer
Product Design Engineer / Up to £30,000 DOE + Benefits / Tredegar, South Wales

The Company:
Our client is a market leader in their field. They manufacture and supply a range of products to healthcare providers across the UK and internationally. You would be joining a business that is experiencing a sustained period of growth, which could offer future progression opportunities. They are in the process of relocating their UK operation from Blackwood to Tredegar so that they can concentrate on maximising the potential of their organisation.

The Job:
Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, this newly created role will be responsible for the product design and development of a strong pipeline of new product development projects across a range of skin and wound care products taking them from concept to market.

Key Responsibilities:
Managing new product development projects
Determination of user needs and product requirement specifications
Utilising a multi-disciplinary project team to achieve project objectives
A proactive approach to project management to maintain project progress
Liaising with internal stakeholders, external clients, suppliers and consultants
Execute design, product, process verification and validation requirements in accordance with company Quality Management System (ISO 13485)
Preparation of technical documents such as component specifications, risk management reports and technical reports for incorporation into product technical files
Creating design models, drawings and prototypes in 2D and 3D CAD
Planning and execution of product testing strategies

The Person:
The successful candidate would ideally have the following skills and attributes:
A high level of technical competency both analytical and practical
A minimum of three years postgraduate industrial experience in the design and development of mechanical / electro-mechanical products
Experience of working in a highly regulated industry, medical devices preferable but not essential
A logical and pragmatic approach to the product development process including the solution of technical problems with a capacity for original thinking
Strong project management skills with ability to present at various levels (verbally and visually)
The ability to work alone and unsupervised or as part of a closely integrated project team
An enthusiastic and organised approach to employment
Excellent verbal / written communication and PC skills (MS Office)
Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D CAD

Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor degree or HND qualification in Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Integrated Engineering or similar / equivalent

The Salary:£25,000 - £30,000 DOE
The Location: Tredegar, South Wales
Working hours:09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
The Benefits:25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday, a match contributory pension.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday