R&D Engineer

Convatec

R&D Engineer for Infusion Care products at Convatec overseeing product development and lifecycle management. Engaging with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and delivering on project commitments.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeDeeside • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Design Control, Risk Management, and regulatory compliance within the Medical Devices industry, with a strong focus on product design, development, and validation. Proficient in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, and skilled in Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

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Design ControlRoot Cause AnalysisSolidWorksISO 13485FDA 21CFR820

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Hard Skills

Design VerificationProcess ValidationChange ControlRisk Management2D/3D ModelingEngineering DrawingDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyTest Method DevelopmentIntellectual Property Generation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProject ManagementCollaborationStakeholder EngagementTechnical Assessment

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesR&DRegulatory ComplianceCAPANon-Conformance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and development of new products, components and materials following SOPs for Design Control, in compliance with regulatory demands.
Perform changes on existing products, components and materials following SOPs for Change Control, in compliance with regulatory demands.
Authors, updates, reviews and approves documents associated with Design Control and Risk Management for R&D.
Develops and qualifies new test methods for Design Verification and Process Validation.
Participates in CAPA and NC investigations and provides technical assessment for design related issues.
Owns root cause investigations associated with product design and the implementation of corrective or preventive actions.
Collaborates across the organisation and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals and objectives globally.
Clearly communicates technical data cross-functionally, making proposals and recommendations based on analysis of this data.
Proactively engages with key stakeholders to manage expectations and delivers on project commitments.
Maintains expertise by keeping updated on engineering advancements through publications, patents, university/industrial contacts and vendor discussions.
Identifies and generates new Intellectual Property (IP) and evaluates the existing IP landscape.
Generates concepts and creates and updates 2D/3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings in CAD software (SolidWorks).
Considers Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly methodologies to develop robust designs, suitable for manufacturing processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to effectively manage and prioritise multiple project workloads, working simultaneously across numerous diverse project teams is essential.
Demonstratable experience in an engineering discipline with knowledge of Systems and/or Mechanical/Design Engineering is essential.
Ability to use CAD software packages, preferably experience with SolidWorks is desirable.
Working understanding of ISO 13485 and 14971 standards, and FDA 21CFR820 is desirable.
Experience of R&D in the Medical Devices industry and Design Control is desirable.
Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and utilising RCA tools e.g. 5 Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, FMEA is desirable.
Comfortable working remotely with general supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) is essential.
Qualified to degree level in a relevant STEM related subject, preferably Systems, Mechanical or Design Engineering.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Maintains compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment standards
Maintains compliance with the QMS and completes all required training on time