Contract Design Engineer – MedTech (Outside IR35)

ARCA is supporting an innovative MedTech organisation developing next-generation medical devices, looking to bring in an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support a key development phase.

This is a hands-on role across the full product lifecycle – from concept through to design refinement and validation, within a regulated environment.

The role:

• Mechanical design and development of medical devices
• Creating and iterating CAD models and technical drawings
• Supporting design verification & validation (DV&V)
• Collaborating with R&D, QA/RA, and manufacturing teams
• Contributing to design documentation in line with regulatory standards

Experience:

• Design Engineer within MedTech / medical devices
• Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience working within ISO 13485 environments
• Understanding of design controls, risk (ISO 14971)
• Familiarity with verification & validation processes
• Able to operate effectively in fast-paced, project-led environments

Nice to have:

• Electromechanical or drug delivery device experience
• Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding, machining)
• Knowledge of FDA / MDR requirements

The details:

• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working (London-based, some on-site)
• Initial 3 month contract initially with potential to extend
• Start within 2–4 weeks

If you would like to know more details about this Senior Design Engineer contract, please apply for immediate consideration