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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Lawrence Dean Recruitment
- **Location:** Hertford, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £37,000.0 - £41,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b5436014f5140f75

## About the Role

* A degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related engineering discipline. Candidates at the start of their career, including those with around 1-2 years' relevant experience, are encouraged to apply.
 * Good 3D CAD skills, ideally using SolidWorks, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings with appropriate tolerances.
 * A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including flow, fluid pressure and material properties.
 * An understanding of design for manufacture and how designs translate into practical, manufacturable products.
 * A practical, hands-on approach, with the confidence to build prototypes, carry out testing and work through technical challenges.
 * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
 * The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an experienced engineering team.
 * An interest in product development and the opportunity to learn within a regulated medical device environment. Experience with ISO 13485 or ISO 14971 would be beneficial, but the ability to learn and adapt is equally important.

## Description

As a Design Engineer, your duties will include:

 * Developing new medical device products and improving existing designs as part of a growing development pipeline.
 * Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials (BOMs).
 * Taking ownership of design projects, progressing work from initial concept through prototyping, testing and into manufacture.
 * Building and testing prototypes within the development laboratory, using specialist test equipment and simulated clinical installations.
 * Identifying design issues, troubleshooting problems and implementing practical solutions.
 * Applying design-for-manufacture principles, considering materials, components, plastic moulding and machined parts.
 * Supporting design verification, risk assessments and FMEA activities within a regulated quality environment.
 * Working closely with colleagues across Design, Production and Quality, as well as external suppliers, to support product launches and continuous improvement.