Chief Mechanical Engineer

3 days ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Platform Recruitment Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

About the Role

As a Chief Mechanical Engineer in the Medical department, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and project specialists to deliver exceptional medical and scientific products that make a real impact. You'll be responsible for planning, managing, and technically leading a wide variety of complex product development programmes—balancing creativity, quality, cost, and timelines.

-Lead and manage the delivery of medical device and scientific product development projects within an ISO 13485-compliant framework.

-Oversee technical, commercial, and project management aspects—from team organisation and budgeting to timeline control and risk management.

-Act as technical lead, guiding and reviewing the work of cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, software, and design).

-Support business growth by preparing proposals, pitching to clients, and developing strategic partnerships.

-Represent the organisation at medical industry conferences, trade shows, and seminars (including international events).

-Contribute to marketing and thought leadership through presentations, articles, and case studies.

-Drive innovative problem-solving and engineering excellence across projects.

About You

-Proven experience delivering successful medical product development projects under ISO 13485 or similar quality systems.

-Ideally, experience in a consultancy or multi-client environment.

-Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills, with the ability to plan, quote, and oversee complex projects.

-Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills.

-A 1st or 2:1 degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering from a top university

-Hands-on experience with CAE tools, design validation, and a wide range of manufacturing -processes and materials, particularly high-volume methods such as injection moulding.

-A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful outcomes.

-Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving lives through innovation.

-Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to work on-site at our development studio.

What's On Offer

-The opportunity to collaborate with world-class engineers, scientists, and designers on products that make a tangible difference to people's lives.

-The chance to lead projects from concept to launch, shaping IP, improving usability, sustainability, and performance.

-Exposure to leading global medical and scientific brands.

-Continuous professional development through structured mentoring and training.

Benefits

-Competitive salary with paid overtime and profit-related bonuses.

-Additional mid-year and end-of-year bonus payments (equivalent to up to 3% of base salary).

-37-hour working week with early finish on Fridays.

-Up to 32 days' annual leave with service recognition.

-Contributory pension scheme.

-Subsidised sports and social activities, including regular team events.

-Cycle-to-work and childcare voucher schemes.

-Private health insurance (based on seniority and service).

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