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Development Engineer

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Medical Devices Development Engineer, £30K-£35K, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

  • Join a growing and innovative medical device engineering company at the forefront of product development.

  • £30,000 to £35,000 salary guide + benefits.

  • This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to contribute to the design, prototyping, testing, and low-volume manufacture of next-generation medical devices.

  • Gain hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle – from concept design to verification & validation.

    If you are excited by the idea of working on cutting-edge medical technology in a hands-on, varied engineering role, we would love to hear from you!

    Your background as a Medical Device Development Engineer:

  • We are looking for an engineer with a passion for medical device innovation and a strong technical foundation.

  • Experience in a Development Engineer, Production Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Design Engineer or similar role within medical devices or a scientific/engineering field.

  • Proficiency in CAD modelling (SolidWorks or similar).

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a related discipline.

    As a Medical Device Development Engineer, you will play a key role in:

  • Designing and developing medical devices, tools, and fixtures using SolidWorks (or similar CAD software).

  • Translating customer requirements into workable concepts and prototypes.

  • Supporting prototype assembly, product testing, and validation.

  • Assisting with manufacturing processes to ensure quality and compliance.

  • Contributing to innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes.

    This Medical Device Development Engineer job is commutable from Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Dorchester, Aylesbury, Bicester, Witney, Shrivenham.

    To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

    Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

    “Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

    This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job

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