Mechanical Engineer – Programme Manager – Medical Devices

Overview

In this role you will lead multiple electro-mechanical medical device projects from concept through delivery, guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers. You will balance hands-on mechanical design work with project leadership to drive life-saving technologies compliant with medical standards. You’ll collaborate with internal and external partners to manage updates and changes, ensuring alignment with ISO13485 and EN60601 requirements. This is a growth-focused position at a multinational blue-chip environment offering development and competitive rewards.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent salary
• bonus
• enhanced pension
• medical insurance
• free meals
• other benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple electro-mechanical medical device projects end-to-end
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff
• Conduct hands-on mechanical design work on selected projects
• Ensure compliance with EN60601 and ISO13485 in design and development
• Coordinate communications with internal teams and external partners; manage project updates and changes
• Drive project delivery, risk management, and stakeholder alignment
• Support life-saving and life-improving device initiatives at scale

Key requirements

• Hands-on experience in developing electro-mechanical medical devices
• Mentoring or coaching experience for junior staff
• Strong understanding of EN60601 and ISO13485
• Relevant engineering degree (Mechanical)
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Location-based in Cambridge (or willing to relocate)
• Ability to work on implantable or wearable medical device technologies
• Proven track record in delivering projects in a medical devices context

• Strong communication skills
• Mentorship mindset
• Problem-solving and hands-on curiosity
• Electro-mechanical design and development
• Medical device engineering
• Regulatory knowledge: EN60601, ISO13485

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