Job Description

Principal Mechanical Design EngineerLocation:

Hybrid - White City, LondonJob Type:

Full-timeAs a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design and development of cutting-edge diagnostic platforms and associated projects. You will guide technical development, manage complex projects, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.Create, review, and guide the development of design requirements, prototypes, test strategies, and analysis/test reports. Proactively identify technical risks and offer solutions. Development Planning and Reporting:

Develop and manage realistic project plans with a 6+ month horizon, managing scope, deliverables, strategies, timelines, resources, and budgets. Guide less complex projects and other engineers on planning and management.# Manage External Partners:

Work with external development partners to define project scope, track progress, and ensure deliverables meet project requirements.# Cross-Team Collaboration:

Work closely with engineering, science, software, and commercial teams to ensure project compatibility and alignment with company objectives.# Expertise in generating architecture and mechanism concepts, CAD design, risk management, prototyping, testing, and transfer to manufacturing.# Proficiency in Solidworks and CAD design, with familiarity in FEA (Comsol).# Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills across disciplines.# Knowledge of medical device development processes (ISO 13485), including guiding others on good practice, identifying gaps, and suggesting improvements.# Awareness of user, business, and regulatory needs related to sample-to-result diagnostic systems.# Basic understanding of assay development methodologies for medical device designs.#