Engineering Manager (Medical Devices)

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Royal Leamington Spa

2 months ago

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Medical Sector Manager - Medical Device Product Development

Location: Warwick
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Exceptional Bonus Scheme
Hours: 37 per week (Half-Day Fridays!)

Lead Medical Product Innovation with a Growing Engineering Consultancy

A rapidly expanding engineering and product development consultancy is seeking a Medical Sector Manager with strong medical device development and project leadership experience. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to take a senior role shaping medical and scientific product programmes for global clients.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with strategic medical clients, drive program delivery, and guide the creation of innovative medical devices used worldwide. If you're looking for a role that blends technical leadership, project management, client engagement and strategic sector development-this is it.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, plan and manage medical device development projects in line with ISO 13485
Oversee project costings, proposals, budgets, timeframes and risk management
Act as technical lead across complex engineering programmes
Build and manage long-term strategic relationships with medical and scientific clients
Lead multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, design, electronics and software engineers
Support marketing initiatives through writing articles, presenting at industry events and attending conferences (UK & International)
Create detailed proposals and pitch to prospective clients within the medical sector
Guide and review engineering work from within your team, ensuring quality and compliance
Deliver innovative solutions to complex design and engineering problems
Work closely with internal design and technical teams to create market-leading medical productsEssential Skills & Experience

Strong experience delivering medical product development within an ISO 13485 quality framework
Background in consultancy, medical device engineering, or product design/development
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Design Engineering or similar technical discipline
Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary medical device projects
Experience with CAD/CAE tools, engineering analysis, materials and high-volume manufacturing processes (e.g., injection moulding)
Exceptional communication skills, including client-facing presentations and proposal development
Ability to guide engineers, ensure quality, and drive project success
A proactive, hands-on mindset with strong commercial awareness
Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to work on-site in WarwickWhy This Role Stands Out

Lead pioneering medical and scientific product development projects
Work with innovative global medical brands
See your work progress from concept and feasibility through to market launch
Influence strategy, client relationships and sector growth
Steer world-class multidisciplinary teams
Opportunity to shape novel medical IP, usability improvements and cost‑effective solutions
Fast-paced consultancy environment with genuine career progression

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