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Senior Design Quality Engineer - Medical Devices

Gold Group
Falmouth
1 week ago
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Senior Design Quality Engineer – Medical Devices

📍 Falmouth, Cornwall | 💷 £50,000 – £60,000 + Exceptional Benefits + Relocation Package


An innovative global medical device manufacturer is looking for a highly skilled Senior Design Quality Engineer to join its expanding R&D team based in Falmouth, Cornwall. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of life‑changing medical technologies that truly make a difference.


As part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, you’ll work closely with internal and external partners to ensure products are designed, developed, and validated to the highest quality and regulatory standards. This role offers not only technical challenge but also strategic influence, with the chance to lead quality engineering initiatives across a diverse product portfolio.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading quality assurance activities during product design and development.
  • Driving validation, verification and risk management processes.
  • Leading and participating in design reviews and evaluations.
  • Supporting CAPA, non‑conformance resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engaging with suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met.
  • Communicating complex technical information to stakeholders across the business.

What You’ll Bring

  • A BSc/BEng in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of quality engineering experience, ideally within the medical device sector.
  • Proven expertise in design control, product testing, and regulatory compliance.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Altium Schematic Capture and design for manufacturing/assembly (DFMA).
  • Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for quality and innovation with a keen eye for detail.

Why Join

  • Excellent salary: ÂŁ50,000 – ÂŁ60,000 per annum.
  • Outstanding benefits including generous holiday allowance, enhanced pension, and private healthcare.
  • Career progression: Clear path toward leadership within a global organization.
  • Purpose‑driven work: Contribute to products that improve patient outcomes and change lives.
  • Supportive environment: Work alongside experts in a positive, inclusive culture that values your growth.
  • Relocation support: ensure a smooth transition for new employees moving to the area.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of something truly meaningful, apply now to join a world‑class team making a global impact.


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