Mechanical Engineer - contract
Location: White City, London
The Role
We have a vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer in our Engineering team in London. The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the development of a commercial, integrated diagnostic device and research novel technological solutions to challenging problems. The candidate will be a creative individual with strong engineering fundamentals who is comfortable contributing to multi-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to solve challenging problems.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and manage own engineering development projects autonomously and independently.
- Support the migration of 3rd party CAD data into the company's PDM system in compliance with ISO13485 standards.
- Devise and apply novel design methodologies to solve complex problems based on sound engineering fundamentals.
- Conceptualise, design, and test prototype components, systems, and processes to meet product requirements.
- Produce detailed CAD models of mechanical parts, assemblies, and output BOMs and manufacturing drawings in compliance with GD&T standards BS8888.
- Design, plan, and conduct laboratory experiments to understand and optimise parameters for cartridge-based biochemistry test platforms.
- Compile, analyse, and interpret experimental results and data within an ISO13485 environment.
- Record, document, and present summarised results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide technical advice on the integration of science and engineering-related aspects of the NGS platform.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent employment experience, with knowledge of mechanical, fluidics, and electronics fundamentals applied to the Medical or Life Science sector.
- Knowledge and experience of manufacturing techniques such as die casting, injection moulding, and diffusion bonding.
- Experience with 3D CAD design (SolidWorks).
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of stage gate design processes, with first-hand experience using SolidWorks PDM.
- Ability to utilise knowledge of microfluidics, pneumatics, fluid control, temperature control, and sensor integration to inform the design of components.
- Ability to translate CAD data for rapid prototyping technologies.
- Practical hands-on prototyping experience using CNC milling, 3D printing, laser cutting, plastic diffusion bonding, and plastic film lamination.
- Experience completing technical QC documentation and working in an ISO13485 regulated environment.
- Proven ability to analyse and communicate experimental results clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
