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# SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

- **Company:** Fearsome ltd.
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840577974-senior-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, product design or similar.
 * Aptitude, bravery and enthusiasm for solving complex technical problems, including hands-on R&D, iterative prototyping and lab testing.
 * High work ethic and uncompromising drive to produce excellent results.
 * Honest and open communication style.
 * Experience in design & development of medical devices, in particular drug delivery systems.
 * Knowledge of materials selection and testing considerations for invasive and implantable devices.
 * Experience in DFM, as well as design to manufacture transfer, across relevant manufacturing processes and materials.
 * Experience in verification and validation of high risk medical devices.
 * Experience in design control according to ISO 13485.
 * Working knowledge of IEC 62366-1 usability engineering and ISO 14971 risk management., * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or similar
 * 4-8 years' experience in medical device design and development
 * Experience with drug delivery technologies (e.g., injection systems, fluid handling, dose accuracy mechanisms)
 * Strong CAD skills and experience with prototyping methods
 * Understanding of materials, tolerancing, and design for manufacture (DFM)
 * Familiarity with regulated development environments

## Description

We are a specialist agency providing design & development of medical devices. We work alongside leading clinicians, pharma and med-tech providers to develop ground breaking new healthcare solutions. With major projects ongoing, and demand increasing, we are looking for new people to join the team., * Take the lead in devising novel technical solutions to complex design challenges, and perform a lead role in delivering narrative to the client as solutions evolve.

 * Drive solutions through to verification, validation and production transfer.
 * Work effectively with Fearsome colleagues, provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced members of the team.
 * Collaborate effectively with the client, clinicians and other external stakeholders to ensure solutions align with their needs.
 * Take ownership of elements of design control, usability and risk engineering and produce documentation according to the relevant EU, US and UK regulatory requirements.


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